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Israel halts plans to introduce crocodiles to jail holding Palestinian prisoners due to animal welfare concerns

Proponents argue that it would alleviate the burden on staff, while critics say it would be ‘cruel’ and ‘vicious’ to police a prison with crocodiles

The Independent UK

Israel reclassifies crocodiles in bid to deploy them as prison security, opponents say lives at risk

"Cursed terrorist, are you thinking of trying to escape? Think twice" - Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

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Israel clears way for crocodile-guarded prisons in controversial rule change

A controversial decision by the Israeli government has opened the door to using crocodiles as part of prison security infrastructure. Environmental protection minister Idit Silman reclassified Nile crocodiles in a move backed by Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

The Times of India

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Ben Gvir's Plan to Surround Palestinian Prison With Crocodiles Moves Closer to Completion

Israel has removed a key legal obstacle to Itamar Ben-Gvir's proposal to surround a prison holding Palestinian detainees with crocodiles, though the controversial plan still faces legal and practical hurdles.

International Business Times UK

Ursula von der Leyen: No one does more for Gaza than EU

The European Commission President said there was a lot of activity by senior EU figures on Israel-Gaza, but no consensus on how to proceed.

Evening Standard

Israel's Netanyahu welcomes 'historic' Lebanon agreement as Hezbollah rejects it

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his country's agreement with Lebanon "a blow to Iran and Hezbollah", while the militant group's leader Naim Qassem declared it void.

Euronews

EU fails to reach agreement on sanctioning Israel's Ben Gvir despite member state pressure

The bloc's foreign policy chief confirmed that discussions on restricting trade with illegal West Bank settlements will also continue ahead of July's ministerial meeting.

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France bans Israel’s finance minister, slams him for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza

France on Tuesday banned Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, slamming the far-right politician’s calls for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, new settlements in the area and the “recolonisation” of Gaza. Smotrich was among dozens of Israelis who were slapped with sanctions by France, Britain, Canada, Australia,…

France 24

Israel far-right minister slams ceasefire with Lebanon as 'serious mistake'

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised on Thursday a ceasefire deal with Lebanon brokered by Washington, calling it a "serious mistake". "The ceasefire with Lebanon is a serious mistake and the pipe dreams of advisers are dragging the prime minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) to wrong decisions," the minister…

The Economic Times

Flotilla Activists Allege Israeli Forces Used a Gun to Sexually Assault Detainees as Italy Opens Criminal Investigation

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla allege systematic abuse by Israeli forces, prompting prosecutors in Rome to investigate claims of kidnapping, torture and sexual assault. Israel denies the allegations.

International Business Times UK

First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkey after Israel deportation

JERUSALEM - Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkey following global outcry over their treatment in custody.

Bangkok Post

Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla

Israel has deported all foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla. The move follows global condemnation of their treatment. Over 430 activists were detained after attempting to breach the Gaza blockade. Footage of their treatment sparked widespread criticism. Turkey sent planes to repatriate its citizens and those from third countries.

The Economic Times

EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for video of Gaza flotilla activists

The video even drew a sharp rebuke from senior politicians within Israel’s government with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar slamming its publication.

Euronews

Footage Of Alleged Abducted Flotilla Activist Shows Itamar Ben Gvir Waving Israeli Flag As Global Outrage Explodes

Footage of a Gaza flotilla detention sparks global backlash as Itamar Ben Gvir appears at the scene, triggering international concern

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Bangkok Post

Gaza flotilla activists await deportation from Israel

JERUSALEM - Hundreds of activists seized by Israel from a Gaza-bound flotilla were awaiting deportation on Thursday, as global outrage grows over their treatment in custody.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister condemns extremist Israeli minister over video harassing activists

THE First Minister of Scotland has condemned videos of the activists detained in Israel posted by the country’s security minister

The Conversation

Taunting and degrading civilians in armed conflict is a clear violation of international law

In a video posted by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Wednesday night, detained activists from dozens of countries are shown kneeling on the ground with their foreheads on the floor and hands zip-tied behind their backs.

Bangkok Post

Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists

ASHDOD, Israel - Israel's far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation.

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AAP

Israel set to release detained Australian activists

A group of Australian activists detained by Israel for taking part in a global flotilla to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza are set to be deported.

The Independent UK

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

The Foreign Office is in touch with the families of British activists detained in Israel after more than 400 people took part in an aid flotilla attempting to get past Israel’s blockade of Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Israeli security minister stirs diplomatic outrage with flotilla activist abuse video

Far-right figure Itamar Ben-Gvir shares footage of himself taunting bound international detainees

Evening Standard

London families' anxious wait for news of loved ones held by Israel amid Ben-Gvir 'detainee taunting' video outrage

London MPs demand sanctions on Israel as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the incident ‘violates the most basic standards of respect and dignity in the way people should be treated’

AAP

Activists deported after taunting by Israeli minister

Israel is deporting hundreds of activists who attempted to breach a naval blockade of Gaza, including those jeered on video by the Israeli police minister.

International Business Times UK

Ben Gvir Mocks 430 Zip-Tied Kneeling Flotilla Activists With Israel's Anthem Blaring — Even Netanyahu Says He Went Too Far

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faces international backlash after posting a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists in degrading conditions

France 24

Far-right Israeli minister sparks outcry with video of bound and kneeling Gaza flotilla activists

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video on Wednesday of some 430 activists detained from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, many of them bound and kneeling, accompanied by the message: "Welcome to Israel." European governments and Israeli politicians were quick to denounce the video.

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