Italy’s foreign minister slams Israel’s Ben-Gvir over ‘flip-flop’ comments

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Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's comments "unacceptable" and "unworthy of a minister" after Ben-Gvir mocked Italy's geographical shape in response to an Italian inquiry into Ben-Gvir's alleged mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists. The row highlights growing international scrutiny of Ben-Gvir's actions, with France also investigating and the EU considering sanctions.

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The row erupted after Italy said it was investigating the far-right minister over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists.

Italy’s foreign minister slams Israel’s Ben-Gvir over ‘flip-flop’ comments

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