Britain summoned the Israeli charge d'affaires due to the treatment of flotilla activists
LONDON - Great Britain announced today that it summoned the Israeli charge d'affaires due to a video posted by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, showing him mocking tied Gaza flotilla activists who were forced to kneel.
TL;DR
- Britain summoned the Israeli charge d'affaires over a video showing Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir mocking detained Gaza flotilla activists.
- The British Foreign Office stated that such behavior violates basic standards of respect and dignity.
- The UK is deeply concerned about the detention conditions and has requested an explanation from Israeli authorities.
- Britain is offering consular assistance to British citizens who were part of the flotilla.
- The flotilla, comprising 50 ships and 428 participants from over 40 countries, was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters.
- The video shows Ben-Gvir taunting activists with blindfolds, telling them, 'Welcome to Israel, we are the masters of this house.'