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2026-05-21 05:57:35
[Israeli Official Humiliates Detainees of Aid Ship to Gaza, Sparking Strong International Criticism] 1. On May 20, Israeli National Security Minister and far-right politician Ben-Gevil released a video in which he publicly humiliated and mocked participants in the "Global Resilience Flotilla," which was intercepted and detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. 2. The footage showed many detainees kneeling on the ground with their hands tied behind their backs and their heads on the ground; others, handcuffed, shouted "Liberate Palestine" before being forced to the ground by security personnel. These scenes of brutal treatment quickly drew condemnation from multiple countries. 3. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responded that while Israel "has every right to stop provocative flotillas supporting Hamas," Ben-Gevil's treatment of the detainees "is inconsistent with Israeli values and norms." 4. Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar also publicly criticized Ben-Gevil on social media, accusing him of "knowingly committing a wrong and harming national interests through this shameful performance." However, Ben-Gevir immediately retaliated against Sa'ar in parliament, calling him "kowtowing to terrorists" and denouncing it as "shameful." 5. It is reported that the Israeli Navy recently intercepted another "Global Resilience Flotilla" attempting to reach the Gaza Strip. The flotilla, consisting of approximately 50 ships, departed from southern Turkey carrying over 400 people from more than 30 countries and regions, attempting to break through Israel's naval blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the local population.
