Italian prosecutors investigate Israeli minister over treatment of activists on Gaza aid flotilla
Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of activists detained during the interception of a Gaza aid flotilla in international waters. The probe includes suspicions of torture and kidnapping of Italian citizens among those detained.
Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza aid flotilla last month. The investigation includes suspicions of torture and kidnapping of Italian citizens among those detained. Ben-Gvir released a video showing detained Gaza activists kneeling with their hands bound after the interception in international waters. Israel and Ben-Gvir have faced international criticism after the video was released. Organisers said the 430 activists detained by Israeli police included citizens of Italy, Australia and South Korea, according to HindustanTimes.com. Ben-Gvir said in a statement, 'I will not shy away from one investigation or another and will continue to stand proudly alongside our fighters,' according to HindustanTimes.com. If the probe determines charges are warranted, prosecutors could lodge a formal request for trial.
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