German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan strongly criticized Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir for the treatment of Gaza humanitarian flotilla activists after their detention, which she described as illegal, reports Anadolu.

“The images and statements of Israeli Police Minister Ben-Gvir are disturbing and unacceptable,” she said in a statement, repeating her call for access. unrestricted humanitarian aid to Gaza amid the dire situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.

“Every effort must be made for people in need to receive aid safely, quickly and without obstacles,” said Radovan. “This requires credible access and authorization of support from international organizations — in accordance with international law. Humanity should never be negotiable,” she added.

Ben-Gvir released a video on social media on Wednesday in which he was seen mocking pro-Palestinian activists tied up and forced to kneel after being detained by Israeli forces in international waters.

The move sparked strong reactions both within Israel and abroad. internationally.

Israeli forces intervened on the Sumud Global Flotilla in international waters on Monday, detaining all activists on board. The flotilla, carrying 428 people from 44 countries, set out last Thursday from the Turkish district of Marmaris in an attempt to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip since 2007.

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