A video featuring Israeli Defence Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting detained activists has ignited global outrage, particularly from Australia, where Foreign Minister Penny Wong labeled the footage as 'shocking and unacceptable.' The video shows the activists, including 11 Australians, being mistreated while attempting to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza. Wong has demanded their release and called for humane treatment, urging the Israeli ambassador to address these concerns. The detained activists are part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to challenge the blockade and support Palestinian rights. In response to the backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked Ben-Gvir's behavior, asserting that while Israel has the right to prevent such flotillas, the treatment of the activists does not reflect the nation's values. This incident has drawn condemnation from international leaders, including Italy's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, both advocating for the respectful treatment and swift release of their citizens involved.