Italy has opened a criminal investigation into Israel’s far-right national security minister Ben-Gvir following the interception of a pro-Palestinian flotilla last month. Allegations include torture and kidnapping of activists, among them Italian nationals.
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A diplomatic incident occurred between Rome and Tel Aviv on Wednesday after Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir posted videos of detained flotilla activists — including Italian citizens — being humiliated in Israeli custody.
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The last group of 15 Italians detained by Israel after taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla are expected to return home on Monday. The activists were on boats intercepted last week while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
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Four Italian MPs detained by Israeli authorities after joining the Global Sumud Flotilla have been released. The other detained Italians have not been mistreated the Italian foreign ministry confirmed on Friday.
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Eighteen Italian boats carrying aid for Gaza left the Sicilian port of Augusta on Saturday afternoon. They are part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest independent initiative aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
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The Italian section of the Global Sumud Flotilla on Friday defended its decision to expel La Stampa journalist Francesca Del Vecchio before departure.
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Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday he will call his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar in the coming days to discuss the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla is seeking to break Israel’s naval blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.
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