France bans Ben Gvir after flotilla activists abuse video

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France has banned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entering the country following his alleged mistreatment of detained Gaza-bound flotilla activists, including French nationals. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that Ben Gvir's conduct was unacceptable and cited a series of shocking statements and actions against Palestinians as further reasons for the ban.

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France has banned Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entering the country after a video was released showing him overseeing the abuse of detained Gaza-bound flotilla activists. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the decision followed Ben Gvir's "unacceptable conduct towards French and European citizens" during last week's flotilla raid.

France bans Ben Gvir after flotilla activists abuse video

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