The treatment of activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla by Israeli forces has sparked international outrage. Footage shared by Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed the activists kneeling with their hands tied, prompting condemnation from various global leaders. European officials, including European Council President Antonio Costa, expressed their shock, labeling the treatment as 'completely unacceptable.' Spain's foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares described it as 'monstrous, undignified and inhumane,' demanding an apology from Israel. US ambassador Mike Huckabee called Ben-Gvir's actions 'despicable,' asserting they undermined Israel's dignity. Irish foreign minister Helen McEntee demanded the immediate release of the activists, highlighting that one is the sister of Ireland’s president. Several nations, including Belgium and France, summoned Israeli ambassadors to express their concerns. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's right to intercept the flotilla, labeling it a malicious attempt to breach the blockade on Hamas. He stated that the activists would be deported swiftly, distancing the government from Ben-Gvir's controversial actions.