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Poland Bars Israeli Police Minister, Secures Citizens’ Release

5/22/2026

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Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski added Israeli police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Poland’s list of undesirable foreigners after the forced kneeling incident.
Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski summoned the Israeli charge d’affaires demanding an apology and the release of two detained Polish citizens.
Polish consular officials secured access and arranged the detainees’ departure on the night of May 21, which spokesperson Maciej Wewior called good news for Poland.

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Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski added Israeli police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Poland’s list of undesirable foreigners after the forced kneeling incident.
Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski summoned the Israeli charge d’affaires demanding an apology and the release of two detained Polish citizens.
Polish consular officials secured access and arranged the detainees’ departure on the night of May 21, which spokesperson Maciej Wewior called good news for Poland.