Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, is facing mounting backlash after posting footage that showed detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling on the ground with their hands zip-tied behind their backs while Israel's national anthem blasted over loudspeakers. The scene quickly ignited outrage far beyond the Israeli borders.
The video, uploaded to social media after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in the Mediterranean, showed dozens of activists surrounded by armed officers at Ashdod Port. Several appeared to be dragged or pushed while being processed after detention. Reports indicated that roughly 430 activists from dozens of countries were taken into custody following the operation, per AP News.
