Israeli naval forces intercepted the "Global Sumud Flotilla" this week, detaining hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists attempting to break the maritime blockade of Gaza.
The mission turned into a major diplomatic crisis on Wednesday after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video of himself taunting the bound and kneeling detainees while playing the Israeli national anthem. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly rebuked the far-right minister, fearing the footage undermines Israel’s legal justification for the seizure in international waters. Multiple nations, including France, Italy, and Canada, have summoned Israeli ambassadors to protest the "degrading treatment" of their citizens held at Ashdod port.
Activists have now launched a hunger strike as legal battles over the seized vessels and the status of international detainees begin in Israeli courts.
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