Brussels, May 21 – The European Jewish Congress strongly condemns the disgraceful actions of Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir following his public humiliation of detained pro-Palestinian activists from a flotilla that had attempted to illegally enter Gaza.
This shocking display by the minister runs counter to Israeli and Jewish values and the rule of law, and only grants legitimacy to a group of Hamas-supporting activists who have shockingly been turned into heroes by his reprehensible and counterproductive actions.
The EJC welcomes similar statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who have clearly distanced themselves and the government from Ben-Gvir’s antics.
The public humiliation and mocking of people arrested and about to be deported does nothing to enhance Israel’s security and has no place in a Jewish state. It diminishes the fight against terrorism and only gives succour to Israel’s worst enemies.
