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Australia Condemns Israeli Minister's Video of Detained Activists

5/25/2026

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Australian officials condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s video of detained flotilla activists and summoned Israel’s ambassador to demand humane-treatment assurances.
Eleven Global Sumud Flotilla activists detained after a May 18 2026 interception were released; they alleged food denial, abuse and strip-searches, which Israel’s prison service called unfounded.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong called the video shocking, deemed it unacceptable, and ordered diplomatic protests to ensure compliance with international detainee-treatment obligations.

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Australian officials condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s video of detained flotilla activists and summoned Israel’s ambassador to demand humane-treatment assurances.
Eleven Global Sumud Flotilla activists detained after a May 18 2026 interception were released; they alleged food denial, abuse and strip-searches, which Israel’s prison service called unfounded.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong called the video shocking, deemed it unacceptable, and ordered diplomatic protests to ensure compliance with international detainee-treatment obligations.