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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and multiple governments rebuked Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's posting videos of himself taunting approximately 430 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/israel-intercepts-gazabound-flotilla-near-cyprus">detained flotilla activists</a> at Ashdod port on Wednesday, showing detainees kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and multiple governments rebuked Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's posting videos of himself taunting approximately 430 detained flotilla activists at Ashdod port on Wednesday, showing detainees kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs.

Netanyahu said Ben-Gvir's conduct was "not in line with Israel's values and norms" and ordered authorities to deport the activists "as soon as possible." Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also criticized Ben-Gvir on X, writing that he had "knowingly caused harm to our State in this disgraceful display."

Netanyahu said Ben-Gvir's conduct was "not in line with Israel's values and norms" and ordered authorities to deport the activists "as soon as possible." Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also criticized Ben-Gvir on X, writing that he had "knowingly caused harm to our State in this disgraceful display."

At least 87 flotilla activists began a hunger strike after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel, the Lina al-Nabulsi, in international waters. The Global Sumud Flotilla said the strike was held "in protest of their illegal abduction and in solidarity with the over 9,500 Palestinian hostages held in Israeli dungeons."

At least 87 flotilla activists began a hunger strike after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel, the Lina al-Nabulsi, in international waters. The Global Sumud Flotilla said the strike was held "in protest of their illegal abduction and in solidarity with the over 9,500 Palestinian hostages held in Israeli dungeons."

Israeli rights group Adalah said activists were forcibly transferred to Ashdod after being intercepted in international waters, accusing Israeli authorities of "employing a criminal policy of abuse and humiliation against activists." Adalah lawyer Suhad Bishara said at least two activists were hospitalized after being shot with rubber bullets.

Israeli rights group Adalah said activists were forcibly transferred to Ashdod after being intercepted in international waters, accusing Israeli authorities of "employing a criminal policy of abuse and humiliation against activists." Adalah lawyer Suhad Bishara said at least two activists were hospitalized after being shot with rubber bullets.

Turkey, Spain, Jordan, Pakistan, Brazil and Indonesia were among the countries that condemned the treatment of the detained activists, while several summoned Israeli ambassadors. The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on four activists, as Secretary Scott Bessent described the flotilla organizers as "pro-terror."

Turkey, Spain, Jordan, Pakistan, Brazil and Indonesia were among the countries that condemned the treatment of the detained activists, while several summoned Israeli ambassadors. The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on four activists, as Secretary Scott Bessent described the flotilla organizers as "pro-terror."

The Global Sumud Flotilla departed from the Turkish port city of Marmaris with more than 50 vessels carrying symbolic humanitarian aid. Israel has maintained a naval blockade of Gaza since Hamas took control of the territory in 2007, which it says is intended to prevent Hamas from arming itself.

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted videos of himself taunting approximately 430 detained flotilla activists at Ashdod port, showing detainees kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs. The footage drew condemnation from multiple governments and prompted a rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted videos of himself taunting approximately 430 detained flotilla activists at Ashdod port, showing detainees kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs. The footage drew condemnation from multiple governments and prompted a rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu said Ben-Gvir's conduct was "not in line with Israel's values and norms" and ordered authorities to deport the activists "as soon as possible." Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also publicly criticized Ben-Gvir on X, writing that he had "knowingly caused harm to our State in this disgraceful display."

Netanyahu said Ben-Gvir's conduct was "not in line with Israel's values and norms" and ordered authorities to deport the activists "as soon as possible." Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also publicly criticized Ben-Gvir on X, writing that he had "knowingly caused harm to our State in this disgraceful display."

The UK, Italy, Canada, Australia, France, Greece and Turkey were among the countries that condemned the treatment of the detained activists, with several summoning Israeli ambassadors. The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on four activists, with Secretary Scott Bessent describing the flotilla organizers as "pro-terror."

The UK, Italy, Canada, Australia, France, Greece and Turkey were among the countries that condemned the treatment of the detained activists, with several summoning Israeli ambassadors. The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on four activists, with Secretary Scott Bessent describing the flotilla organizers as "pro-terror."

Ben Gvir's stunt with the flotilla detainees was a disgraceful performance that damaged Israel's standing and undermined the serious, professional work of IDF soldiers and Foreign Affairs staff. Netanyahu himself had to step in and call it out as inconsistent with Israel's values. This kind of reckless behavior isn't strength — it's sabotage of the very institutions working to protect the country.

Ben Gvir's stunt with the flotilla detainees was a disgraceful performance that damaged Israel's standing and undermined the serious, professional work of IDF soldiers and Foreign Affairs staff. Netanyahu himself had to step in and call it out as inconsistent with Israel's values. This kind of reckless behavior isn't strength — it's sabotage of the very institutions working to protect the country.

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Israel is done being a pushover, and anyone showing up to support Hamas on Israeli territory should expect real consequences. The Foreign Minister needs to understand that projecting strength isn't a scandal — it's a necessity when dealing with terrorism supporters. Treating flotilla activists with kid gloves sends exactly the wrong message to those who back Hamas.

Israel is done being a pushover, and anyone showing up to support Hamas on Israeli territory should expect real consequences. The Foreign Minister needs to understand that projecting strength isn't a scandal — it's a necessity when dealing with terrorism supporters. Treating flotilla activists with kid gloves sends exactly the wrong message to those who back Hamas.

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Israel is done being a pushover, and anyone showing up to support Hamas on Israeli territory should expect real consequences. Netanyahu and Sa'ar need to understand that projecting strength isn't a scandal — it's a necessity when dealing with supporters of terrorism. Treating flotilla activists with kid gloves sends exactly the wrong message to those who back Hamas.

Israel is done being a pushover, and anyone showing up to support Hamas on Israeli territory should expect real consequences. Netanyahu and Sa'ar need to understand that projecting strength isn't a scandal — it's a necessity when dealing with supporters of terrorism. Treating flotilla activists with kid gloves sends exactly the wrong message to those who back Hamas.

Ben-Gvir's behavior towards illegally detained members of the Sumud Flotilla is shocking and in breach of international law. The Israeli government circulates images showing humiliation and assaults against humanitarian workers delivering aid to Gaza. Ben-Gvir boasts about these abuses while Netanyahu's administration normalizes cruelty. These scenes reveal what such leaders are capable of. Will world tolerate it any longer?

Ben-Gvir's behavior towards illegally detained members of the Sumud Flotilla is shocking and in breach of international law. The Israeli government circulates images showing humiliation and assaults against humanitarian workers delivering aid to Gaza. Ben-Gvir boasts about these abuses while Netanyahu's administration normalizes cruelty. These scenes reveal what such leaders are capable of. Will world tolerate it any longer?

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The Global Sumud Flotilla sought provocation, and Ben-Gvir delivered it. Israel's naval interception was lawful within the framework of blockade enforcement, yet Ben-Gvir transformed enforcement into political theater. In doing so, he undermined Israel's legitimacy and advanced the flotilla's narrative. Gaza requires verified humanitarian access, accountability and restraint, not performative displays that erode statecraft.

The Global Sumud Flotilla sought provocation, and Ben-Gvir delivered it. Israel's naval interception was lawful within the framework of blockade enforcement, yet Ben-Gvir transformed enforcement into political theater. In doing so, he undermined Israel's legitimacy and advanced the flotilla's narrative. Gaza requires verified humanitarian access, accountability and restraint, not performative displays that erode statecraft.

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