The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gaza-flotilla/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:58:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Gaza flotilla | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gaza-flotilla/ 32 32 Italy investigating Ben Gvir for alleged torture, kidnapping over Gaza flotilla video https://www.timesofisrael.com/italy-investigating-ben-gvir-for-alleged-torture-kidnapping-over-gaza-flotilla-video/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:55:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839172 Judicial source confirms probe, which Italian news agency says has been underway for several weeks; far-right minister says he's 'undeterred' by 'lying terror supporters'

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]]> Ireland bans Smotrich, Ben Gvir for anti-Palestinian remarks, flotilla actions https://www.timesofisrael.com/ireland-bans-smotrich-ben-gvir-for-anti-palestinian-remarks-flotilla-actions/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:35:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837227 Irish PM cast comments by ministers as pushing for 'elimination of Palestinians from Palestine,' says behavior justifies sanctions at EU level

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]]> Ben Gvir said to have forced his way onto ship to film controversial flotilla video https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-said-to-have-forced-his-way-onto-ship-to-film-controversial-flotilla-video/ Sun, 31 May 2026 20:17:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833927 National security minister blew past 2 officers who tried to prevent him from boarding vessel where detainees were held, threatened to ruin career of one, report says

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]]> Italy is fuming after Ben Gvir’s flotilla stunt. Is Israel losing a top European ally? https://www.timesofisrael.com/italy-is-fuming-after-ben-gvirs-flotilla-stunt-is-israel-losing-a-top-european-ally/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831857 Far-right minister’s derisive viral video capped months of tension as Iran war, Catholic outrage and anti-Trump sentiment pushes Italian PM Meloni’s government to distance itself from Jerusalem

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]]> Spanish police beat and detain returning Gaza flotilla activists amid clashes at airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/spanish-police-beat-and-detain-gaza-flotilla-activists-amid-clashes-at-airport/ Sat, 23 May 2026 21:09:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3829044 Cops filmed hitting anti-Israel activists and supporters with batons and dragging them on floor. Violence comes days after global outcry, including from Madrid, over Ben Gvir's taunting of bound, kneeling detainees

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]]> France bans Ben Gvir over ‘reprehensible actions’ toward Gaza flotilla activists https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-bans-ben-gvir-over-reprehensible-actions-toward-gaza-flotilla-activists/ Sat, 23 May 2026 16:04:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3828906 French FM joins calls for EU to sanction far-right minister over video of him taunting bound activists; Poland bans him for five years as 'a threat to public order'

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]]> Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape; Israel denies claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/freed-gaza-flotilla-activists-allege-israeli-abuse-including-rape-israel-denies-claims/ Fri, 22 May 2026 20:51:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828660 Italian and German officials say they are probing allegations made by their citizens, including kidnapping and sexual assault, as EU members discuss imposing sanctions on Ben Gvir

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]]> Amid Ben Gvir furor, Israel deports all 430 foreign flotilla activists, holds one Israeli https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-deports-some-430-foreign-flotilla-activists-holds-one-israeli-participant/ Thu, 21 May 2026 13:28:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828060 Condemnations of Ben Gvir's video humiliating detainees continue as Italy asks EU for sanctions on the far-right minister, Poland looks to ban him; activists claim they were beaten, tortured; prison service denies it

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]]> Ben Gvir posts video of himself taunting bound and detained Gaza flotilla activists, sparks global outcry https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-posts-video-of-himself-taunting-bound-and-detained-gaza-flotilla-activists/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:24:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827410 Clip shows minister waving Israeli flag as activists forced to kneel on ground and national anthem blasts over loudspeaker; Italy, France summon Israeli envoys over treatment of their citizens

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]]> South Korea says Israel’s detention of flotilla activists ‘way out of line’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/south-korea-says-israels-detention-of-flotilla-activists-way-out-of-line/ Wed, 20 May 2026 10:20:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827212 President Lee says citizens are detained for reasons not valid under international law, and ICC warrants against Netanyahu will be judged separately from Europe

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]]> IDF intercepts all ships in Gaza-bound flotilla, over 400 activists being transferred to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-intercepts-all-ships-in-gaza-bound-flotilla-over-400-activists-being-transferred-to-israel/ Wed, 20 May 2026 01:11:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3827090 Foreign Ministry denounces Global Sumud Flotilla's attempt to break blockade as 'a PR stunt at the service of Hamas,' stresses rubber bullets were fired at ships and not activists

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]]> Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-navy-begins-to-intercept-vessels-in-gaza-bound-flotilla-off-cyprus-coast/ Mon, 18 May 2026 10:06:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3825822 Livestream abruptly ends after Israeli commandos board boat; at least 39 of over 50 boats intercepted; Netanyahu says organizers failed to get desired publicity

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]]> Activist flotilla leaves Turkey for Gaza weeks after Israel intercepted previous convoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/activist-flotilla-leaves-turkey-for-gaza-weeks-after-israel-intercepted-previous-convoy/ Thu, 14 May 2026 18:35:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823708&preview=true&preview_id=3823708 Over 50 vessels carrying 500 activists — including pair released earlier this week after being arrested on similar flotilla two weeks ago — head to Strip, with Israel readying for interception

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]]> Israel says two Gaza flotilla activists deported after weeklong detention https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-two-gaza-flotilla-activists-deported-after-weeklong-detention/ Sun, 10 May 2026 06:38:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819988&preview=true&preview_id=3819988 After probe completed, Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek released without charge; Israel accused them of being part of sanctioned group 'clandestinely controlled by Hamas'

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]]> Israel to deport two Gaza flotilla activists detained for past week https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-deport-gaza-flotilla-activists-detained-for-past-week/ Sat, 09 May 2026 14:38:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3819684 Rights group says Thiago Avila and Saif Abukeshek, who Israel has accused of links to a group 'clandestinely controlled by Hamas,' are to be deported in the coming days

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