France has announced a ban on Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory following the release of a controversial video allegedly showing detained activists linked to a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla. The move comes amid growing international criticism over the treatment of activists involved in the mission and increasing diplomatic tensions surrounding the incident.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot strongly condemned the actions shown in the footage and urged the European Union to consider coordinated sanctions against the Israeli minister. French officials described the incident as deeply troubling and stressed that humanitarian activists and foreign nationals must be treated in accordance with international law and human rights standards.
Several other countries, including Spain, the United Kingdom, and Australia, also voiced concern over the matter. Governments called for diplomatic clarification and expressed alarm over reports regarding the handling and detention of activists aboard the flotilla. International leaders and rights groups demanded accountability and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and protection of civilians participating in humanitarian missions connected to Gaza.
