Israel's foreign ministry announced on Thursday that all foreign activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, who were detained after attempting to breach the naval blockade on Gaza, have been deported. The flotilla, comprising around 430 activists from various countries, was intercepted at sea near Cyprus. The detention has led to significant international backlash, particularly after video footage surfaced showing Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting the detainees. In the footage, he berates them while waving an Israeli flag, stating, 'Welcome to Israel, we are the landlords.' This treatment has drawn sharp criticism from global leaders, including Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who labeled it 'unacceptable' and called for the European Union to impose sanctions on Ben-Gvir. Both Ireland and Spain have also joined the call for sanctions. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's right to prevent flotillas he associates with Hamas but acknowledged that Ben-Gvir's conduct did not reflect Israel's values. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar echoed this sentiment, stating that Ben-Gvir's actions had harmed the state's reputation.