Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists - Reuters
Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists Reuters
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""This treatment is monstrous, undignified and inhumane. I demand a public apology from Israel.""
— Jose Manuel Albares , Politician
""I was appalled and shocked by the treatment of Irish citizens detained by Israel.""
— Micheal Martin , Politician
""The detainees were not treated with appropriate dignity or respect.""
— Helen McEntee , Politician
""I am truly appalled by Ben-Gvir's video, accusing the Israeli minister of taunting those involved in the flotilla.""
— Yvette Cooper , Politician
""Ben-Gvir's actions are unacceptable.""
— Jean-Noel Barrot , Politician
""The treatment of detainees is unacceptable.""
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
""Israel's treatment of the activists goes beyond all bounds.""
— Rob Jetten , Politician
""Today, we expressed our outrage to the Israeli Embassy in Vienna.""
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"the treatment was intolerable and constituted a violation of human dignity."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"The images we have seen are shocking and unacceptable."
— Penny Wong , Politician
"Nothing can excuse the appalling behaviour."
— Daniel Aghion , Executive
"Forcing humanitarian volunteers onto their knees while bound and subjected to psychological torment is completely indefensible."
— Bart Shteinman , Executive
Key People
Annie Mokotow is a Jewish Australian activist involved in the flotilla.
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.
Foreign Minister of Italy who criticized the IPC's decision.
Bart Shteinman is the executive officer of the Jewish Council of Australia.
Foreign Minister of Austria.
Daniel Aghion is the president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Ireland's Foreign Minister who spoke on the need for consent in discussions of unity.
Itamar Ben-Gvir is the National Security Minister of Israel.
French foreign minister addressing the US over activist's death.
Joanne Jaworowski is the mother of detained activist Zack Schofield.
Jose Manuel Albares is Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Micheal Martin is the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) of Ireland.
Penny Wong is Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Rob Jetten is the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, leading a minority government.
Tom Berendsen is the new Foreign minister of the Netherlands.
Yvette Cooper is a British Labour Party politician who has served in various ministerial roles.
One of the Australian activists detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNbG53em1Va1FHNjhfQ09vckt4Z29PMHhiYmFoX242UVo2V25VZURrenF5MGNKMHVhU1ZVZUFwMlBWT3VaX3lLM2NfMFNNcVpCeWRGempXX1dzUjgxUklLTGlqVW1wQzR0cFROVDBNbUV6cG4zT0kxT1pEOVhjejZaZmZMSENlTi11TTJlY242OEhlYTlpR2hGb3V6V3JmakYwYVpyVll0MWtvVS1uamVZeVRsa2FZN2szak56WHM0dUFjci16?oc=5" target="_blank">Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
International criticism mounts after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir releases a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with bound hands, following the interception of aid vessels in international waters.
European leaders, including those from Spain, Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria, condemn Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists as a violation of human dignity, demanding explanations, apologies, and the release of their citizens.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani issue a joint statement condemning Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for the 'unacceptable' treatment of Gaza flotilla activists, demanding an apology and the immediate release of Italian citizens involved.
European officials, including those from Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands, condemn Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists as 'unacceptable,' with some summoning Israeli diplomats and demanding apologies and the release of their citizens.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemns Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions after a video shows him mocking detained Gaza flotilla activists, calling the treatment 'shocking and unacceptable.'
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