Italy and Spain Urge EU Sanctions on Israeli Minister for Activists ...
Italy and Spain called the treatment of 430 flotilla activists unacceptable and urged EU sanctions against Itamar Ben-Gvir after his video drew global criticism.
- On Thursday, Italy and Spain formally requested the European Union impose sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir after he posted a video Wednesday showing detained flotilla activists forced to kneel with hands bound.
- Earlier this week, the Israeli navy intercepted 430 activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters as they attempted to deliver aid to Gaza, sparking global condemnation.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Ben-Gvir's conduct was "not in line with Israel's values and norms," while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar posted on X: "You are not the face of Israel."
- Prime Minister Miche Martin urged the European Council for "further action" against Israel, while the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand summoned Israeli diplomats to address the incident.
- Martin proposed suspending parts of the European Union's Association Agreement with Israel, which includes a clause requiring respect for human rights, as European officials weigh broader policy responses.
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The humiliating video of Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been unanimously condemned in Europe, and calls for an entry ban are growing. The EU could soon take action. Source link: https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/israel-eu-sanktionen-gegen-minister-ben-gvir-ruecken-naeher-a-0aa352f3-d6ba-4ded-b928-f276324aa609#ref=rss Author: Publish date: 2026-05-21 18:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked source.
Israel's police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's humiliation video is unanimously condemned in Europe and calls for a ban on entry are increasing. The EU could soon break through.
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