Australian Foreign Minister Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Video Mocking Flotilla Detainees

She joins Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in criticising the video of bound pro-Palestinian activists.

Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir (R) speaks before Otzma Yehudit party meeting at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 3, 2024. Amir Levy/Getty Images

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has directed the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to call in Israel’s ambassador to Australia, following international condemnation over a video mocking the capture of pro-Palestinian activists.

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted to X a video of activists zip-tied and forced to kneel on the ground.