Yvette Cooper condemns ‘appalling’ videos of Israeli minister taunting detained British nationals

May 20, 2026 · 6:29 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 25 views

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Yvette Cooper has condemned videos released by Israeli minister Iamar Ben-Gvir that taunt detained British nationals. The Foreign Office is in contact with the families of the detained activists, who were part of an aid flotilla attempting to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza. Cooper described the videos as appalling and a violation of basic standards of respect and dignity.

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▪More than 400 individuals, including British citizens, were detained after participating in an aid flotilla to Gaza.
▪Yvette Cooper criticized the release of videos showing detained activists by Israeli security minister Iamar Ben-Gvir.
▪The Foreign Office is providing consular support to the families of the detained British nationals.

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