Eight Arab, Islamic States Blast Ben-Gvir Over Flotilla Abuse Claims

Eight prominent Arab and Islamic nations have sharply rebuked Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following allegations that he publicly humiliated participants of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla during their detention. In a coordinated statement issued through Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, the foreign ministers of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey expressed deep concern over what they described as deliberate and degrading treatment. The ministers stressed that such conduct not only breaches international humanitarian and human rights laws but also represents a serious setback to diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a just peace. They accused Ben-Gvir of deliberately provoking detainees in front of others, an act they labeled as both shameful and unlawful. The statement went further, condemning ongoing incitement and extremist actions against Palestinians in occupied areas. Calling for immediate accountability, the ministers urged Israel to take decisive measures to halt such behavior and to guarantee that all prisoners are treated with dignity. Observers say the unified response signals growing regional frustration with Israel’s handling of humanitarian missions and its broader policies in the Palestinian territories.