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Canada, France, Italy Summon Israel Over Ben-Gvir Flotilla Video

5/27/2026

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Canada, France, Italy and Netherlands summoned Israeli ambassadors after video showed Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting Gaza-flotilla activists.
Israel intercepted a 50-ship Gaza aid flotilla and detained 430 activists while Prime Minister Mark Carney demanded an investigation into the treatment of 12 Canadian detainees.
France barred Ben-Gvir entry, joined Italy and Spain in urging sanctions over the video, while Israel’s Foreign Ministry claimed activist Nesrin Zeaiter’s injuries were fabricated and detainees received care.

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Canada, France, Italy and Netherlands summoned Israeli ambassadors after video showed Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting Gaza-flotilla activists.
Israel intercepted a 50-ship Gaza aid flotilla and detained 430 activists while Prime Minister Mark Carney demanded an investigation into the treatment of 12 Canadian detainees.
France barred Ben-Gvir entry, joined Italy and Spain in urging sanctions over the video, while Israel’s Foreign Ministry claimed activist Nesrin Zeaiter’s injuries were fabricated and detainees received care.