Eleven Nations Summon Israeli Ambassadors Over Mistreatment of Flotilla Activists
At least eleven countries, including eight European nations, summoned Israeli diplomatic representatives for formal reprimands on May 22, 2026. The backlash follows the release of a video showing Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The activists were detained in international waters while attempting to breach the Gaza blockade. The video, which showed activists zip-tied and kneeling, has drawn widespread condemnation for violating international protocols regarding the treatment of detainees.