Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir

Detained British, Irish flotilla activists recount Israeli abuse, torture

British and Irish Gaza flotilla activists return after Israeli detention, recount abuse and torture in custody following seizure of aid vessels bound for Gaza.

May 23, 2026

France bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir from country

France banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir after he mocked detained Gaza flotilla activists in a controversial video. France, Italy, Spain, and the UK condemned his actions.

May 23, 2026