Le Monde · 20 May 2026
Israel faces European backlash over Gaza flotilla detentions
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sparked condemnation abroad on Wednesday, after releasing videos showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, hands bound and foreheads on the ground. Several European countries called for the activists' release while France, Spain and th
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Israel's National Security Minister's release of videos showing detained activists has drawn significant condemnation from several European nations. The backlash highlights ongoing tensions regarding Israel's actions in Gaza and the international response to them.
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