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 and European citizens. The decision came after a video surfaced showing Ben Gvir overseeing the abuse, which French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called unacceptable and a violation of human rights.

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Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/23/2026 - 14:54 Paris cites Israeli minister's 'unacceptable conduct' towards European activists seized in international waters Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir takes part in a Cabinet meeting at the Kirya, which houses the Israeli defence ministry, in Tel Aviv on 31 December 2023 (Abir Sultan/AFP) Off France has banned Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entering the country after a video was released showing him overseeing the abuse of deta

France bans Ben Gvir after flotilla activists abuse video

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