Backlash to Israel’s Ben-Gvir over abuse of Gaza flotilla activists ‘a long time coming’: Analysis

Israel's far-right security minister has caused global outrage after he released video of himself mistreating detained activists from the Gaza flotilla. The footage appears to show Itamar Ben-Gvir intimidating and shouting at the handcuffed activists. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the incident was “not in line with Israel’s values”, while the Foreign Ministry accused Ben-Gvir of damaging the country’s image. The activists were detained after Israeli forces intercepted aid boats heading to Gaza, two days ago. The video has drawn international condemnation. Several countries including the Netherlands, France and Canada have summoned Israeli ambassadors over the treatment of the activists. Michael Lynk is a Human Rights lawyer and the former UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Palestine. He says the international community has remained largely silent towards previous Israeli interceptions of flotillas. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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