Israeli security minister stirs diplomatic outrage with flotilla activist abuse video

<p>Far-right figure Itamar Ben-Gvir shares footage of himself taunting bound international detainees</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/20/us-iran-israel-lebanon-gaza-trump-oil-hormuz-latest-news-updates">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sparked a diplomatic crisis by publishing footage of Israeli security forces abusing international activists who were detained as they tried to sail to Gaza with aid.</p><p>There was a rapid and furious response from countries whose citizens were onboard the boats, including the UK, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Ireland, in many cases delivered in person from the top of government.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/israeli-security-minister-itamar-ben-gvir-stirs-diplomatic-outrage-with-flotilla-activist-abuse-video">Continue reading...</a>