Arab and Muslim states condemn Ben-Gvir over abuse and torture of flotilla detainees

Foreign ministers from several Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned Israel’s National Security Minister Itamer Ben Gvir over his treatment of Gaza-bound flotilla participants in detention.

In a joint statement, the ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar described the actions of Itamar Ben-Gvir as “appalling, degrading and unacceptable”.

The statement, shared on social media, said his conduct amounted to a “deliberate public humiliation” of detainees and violated Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law.

The ministers also condemend what they called “illegal and extremist acts of incitement and violence” by Ben-Gvir and other Israeli officials against Palestinians in the occupied territories, warning that such behaviour risks fuelling further instability and undermining efforts towards a two-state solution.

They called for accountability measures against Ben Gvir and urged Israel to prevent further violations, stressing the need to protect detainees’ dignity and uphold international law.