Foreign Office summons top Israeli diplomat after Benjamin Netanyahu's security minister taunted detained Gaza flotilla activists

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Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists

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The Foreign Office has summoned a top Israeli diplomat after Benjamin Netanyahu's security minister taunted detained Gaza flotilla activists.

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The Israeli charge d'affaires was called to the British Government after the "inflammatory" footage of the detainees was shared by Itamar Ben-Gvir.The Israeli minister sparked international outcry after he posted a video on social media with activists on the deck of a boat, kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs and their heads on the floor.One protester could be seen being dragged to the ground by her hair.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A spokesman for the department confirmed the diplomat had been summoned this morning.He added: "The summoning reflects the UK's strong condemnation of his conduct in taunting those involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla."This behaviour violates the most basic standards of respect and dignity for people."The Office's spokesman added that they were "deeply concerned" over the detention conditions...

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