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France probes alleged torture of nationals after Israeli video.

6/9/2026

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French anti-terrorism prosecutor opened a preliminary investigation into alleged torture of French nationals after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video showing detained Global Sumud Flotilla activists restrained at Ashdod port.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot barred Ben-Gvir from entering France and sent a detailed consular report to the prosecutor.
Italy, Spain and other European governments condemned the treatment and summoned Israeli diplomats following the video's circulation.

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French anti-terrorism prosecutor opened a preliminary investigation into alleged torture of French nationals after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video showing detained Global Sumud Flotilla activists restrained at Ashdod port.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot barred Ben-Gvir from entering France and sent a detailed consular report to the prosecutor.
Italy, Spain and other European governments condemned the treatment and summoned Israeli diplomats following the video's circulation.