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France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, citing his 'unacceptable' behavior toward activists on a Gaza-bound boat. The ban is part of a broader trend of Western sanctions against Israeli officials and entities since the Gaza war began in October 2023.
France banned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after a video showed him mocking abducted activists from an aid flotilla. The move follows international condemnation of the mistreatment of French and European citizens.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing security forces abusing activists trying to break the Gaza blockade, sparking condemnation from several countries and human rights groups. The incident fits a pattern of documented mistreatment of Palestinians, including sexual abuse, beatings and dog attacks, which B’Tselem has called ‘state policy’. Global backlash has been swift, with multiple European nations summoning Israeli ambassadors and a genocide case proceeding at the International Court of Justice.
