France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.

By Aaron Boxerman

France bans Israeli minister Ben-Gvir from entering country

The decision comes after the far-right minister's 'reprehensible actions towards French and European citizens' who were part of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, France's foreign minister said.

France bans far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over abuse of activists

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France would not tolerate its nationals being threatened or intimidated.

Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir banned from French territory

France has ⁠decided to ban Israel’s far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that this reflected ‌growing anger among governments around the world over the treatment of an activist flotilla heading to Gaza. “As from today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory,” Barrot wrote on X. “Along with ⁠my Italian counterpart, I am asking the European Union to ‌also take sanctions against Itamar...

By Reuters

France bans Israel minister Ben-Gvir after flotilla video

The Israeli far-right minister released a video taunting detained Gaza aid flotilla activists, prompting widespread criticism at home and internationally.

France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts

France has banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his "unspeakable" behavior toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza

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Spanish police filmed beating Gaza flotilla activists as Israel jabs back at Madrid

Israel demanded answers from Madrid over the treatment of the activists, days after Spain summoned Israel’s representative over Ben-Gvir’s controversial video taunting detained flotilla members.

'Dragged, Pulled By Hair': Flotilla Activists Recount Torture By Israel

Israel denies mistreatment. The allegations were "false and entirely without factual basis," said Zivan Freidin, a spokesperson for the Israeli Prison Service.

France bans Israeli security minister Ben-Gvir from country

France announced on Saturday it had banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entry for a video mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. “From today, Itamar Ben Gvir is banned from entering French territory” after “his reprehensible actions towards French and European citizens” who were part of the humanitarian flotilla, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on X. He added that, along with Italy, he was also calling for Euro...

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France bars Israeli minister over 'brutalised' Gaza flotilla activists

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from France for his treatment of pro-Palestinian activists detained as they tried to reach Gaza, the French government announced on Saturday.

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France bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir

France has announced it had banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entry for a video mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

France bans Israeli National Security Minister Ben Gvir from country

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was banned from entry into France over a video mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

Police seen beating people at Spanish airport as Gaza activists return

Four people were arrested for serious disobedience, resisting arrest and assaulting law enforcement officers.

France bans Israeli Cabinet Minister Ben-Gvir over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Israel drew criticism after video showed Gaza flotilla activists detained with hands bound at sea

By Anadolu

France bans Israeli minister Ben-Gvir, urges EU to sanction him

France has banned Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from access to French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Saturday, adding that the decision reflected anger...

Dutch Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Amsterdam, alleging abuse in Israeli custody

Two groups of Dutch participants from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla arrive

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Finnish Gaza flotilla activists return home after Israel detention

Three Finnish activists detained by Israeli authorities after attempting to reach Gaza aboard an aid flotilla returned to Finland on Saturday and accused Israeli forces of physical abuse, degrading treatment and prolonged detention in harsh conditions. The activists arrived at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport shortly after 2pm on a flight from Turkey after being deported by Israel. Dozens of supporters gathered at the arrivals hall carrying Palestinian flags and chanting “Free Palestine” as the acti...