Italy Investigates Israeli Ministers and IDF Chief Over Flotilla Activist Treatment
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Italian prosecutors are investigating 12 senior Israeli officials, including ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, over the alleged mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists. The probe covers incidents from last year and May, with allegations including torture and kidnapping. Ben-Gvir's past conduct toward activists had previously led to Italy summoning Israel's ambassador.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Italy is investigating 12 senior Israeli officials, including two ministers and the IDF chief, over flotilla activist treatment.
- Allegations include torture, kidnapping, and violations of fundamental rights during flotilla interceptions.
- The investigation covers the Sumud flotilla interception in May and an earlier incident last year.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's past conduct toward activists drew condemnation from Italy.
- Italian President Sergio Mattarella criticized Ben-Gvir's actions as reaching a "new low."
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