Israel deports foreign Gaza-bound flotilla activists after global outcry
The UK has summoned Israel’s chargé d’affaires following a video of Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. This incident has sparked widespread international condemnation, including calls for sanctions and bans on Ben-Gvir's entry into various countries. The backlash reflects growing frustration with Israel's treatment of activists and its broader policies in the region.
- ▪The UK summoned Israel’s chargé d’affaires due to a controversial video by Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- ▪International outrage has led to calls for sanctions against Ben-Gvir and bans on his travel.
- ▪Israel is releasing hundreds of activists detained during the flotilla incident.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir’s actions led to widespread condemnation, including from the US ambassador, usually a staunch ally of the country. Photograph: Erik Marmor/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenItamar Ben-Gvir’s actions led to widespread condemnation, including from the US ambassador, usually a staunch ally of the country. Photograph: Erik Marmor/Getty ImagesIsraelUK summons Israel’s chargé d’affaires after video of Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting activists causes outcryIsrael widely criticised after security minister’s video shows humiliating treatment of people on flotilla headed for Gaza Peter BeaumontThu 21 May 2026 08.18 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 08.23 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe UK has summoned Israel’s chargé d’affaires as international outrage escalates over a video…
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