Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

There has been international condemnation of Israel's treatment of pro-Palestinian activists who were on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli naval forces. The US, the UK, France, Italy and Canada were among the countries which expressed outrage after far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing himself taunting activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs. His actions also drew rare criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said they were "not in line with Israel's values". A rights group representing the detainees said they had been physically abused, resulting in "severe, widespread injuries". Adalah said at least three people had been taken to hospital and were later discharged. "[Adalah's] lawyers documented dozens of participants with suspected broken ribs and resulting difficulty in breathing," it said. "Reports also indicated the frequent use of Tasers against participants, as well as injuries sustained from the use of rubber bullets during the interception... The group said activists were also "subjected to severe degradation and sexual harassment and humiliation". Israeli authorities have