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Israeli minister sparks outrage with videos of detained activists

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted videos showing him interacting with detained flotilla activists, sparking criticism from politicians globally. The footage depicted activists with their hands tied, kneeling, and being subjected to aggressive treatment by security personnel. Ben-Gvir's actions and remarks, including calling Israelis "the landlords," have drawn condemnation for their perceived insensitivity and provocation. AI

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Israeli minister sparks outrage with videos of detained activists

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Israeli minister posts video of flotilla activists, threatens to jail them for ‘long time’

    Israel’s national security minister drew a sharp rebuke from his boss and triggered a backlash abroad on Wednesday, after he released videos taunting and telling detained activists from a flotilla that tried to get past the Israeli blockade of Gaza that they should be imprisoned …