Amman, May 23 (Petra) – France decided to ban Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory following a video showing him mocking activists from the "Global Resilience Flotilla" while they were kneeling and handcuffed, referring to them as "supporters of terrorism."

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the decision in a post on the platform X on Saturday, stating: "As of today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory."

He condemned what he described as "unacceptable actions" against French and European citizens who were aboard the flotilla.

According to reports, Israeli forces intercepted the "Global Resilience Flotilla" off the coast of Cyprus before detaining the activists and forcibly returning them to Turkey.

The video, which drew international condemnation, was reportedly filmed inside a detention facility in the city of Ashdod and showed dozens of activists kneeling while handcuffed.

//Petra// AK

23/05/2026 20:49:09