Politics · 21 May 2026

Minister Ben-Gvir shares video of activist abuse

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International leaders and Israeli officials have condemned a video showing abuse of aid activists, sparking a diplomatic crisis. Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, posted footage of himself taunting bound international detainees from a Gaza aid flotilla. The US ambassador called Ben-Gvir’s actions "despicable," and three activists were taken to hospital after their detention.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 May 2026 at 4:51

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