Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel to be deported to Turkey after being taunted by Israeli minister
Turkey is flying home 422 activists after Israel intercepted the flotilla and a Ben-Gvir video drew condemnation from several governments.
- On Thursday, Israel began deporting an estimated 430 Gaza-bound activists to Turkey via Ramon Airport following their release from detention after the Israeli navy intercepted their protest flotilla in international waters.
- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered forces to pin detainees to the ground while filming them, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rebuke the conduct as 'not in line with Israel's values and norms.'
- France, Canada, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands summoned Israeli diplomats to condemn the treatment, while U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee stated the minister's actions 'betrayed dignity of his nation.'
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed special charter flights are repatriating citizens today, affirming Turkey's commitment to 'uphold the rights of our citizens and fulfil our humanitarian responsibility toward civilians in Gaza.'
- Analysts suggest Ben-Gvir's conduct appeals to his nationalist base ahead of potential early elections, while the incident has intensified scrutiny of Israel's ongoing naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.
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