🖥 The footage showed the approach by security forces from the government of Tel Aviv to a flotilla allegedly carrying humanitarian aid and activists toward the Gaza Strip, which was intercepted in the Mediterranean Sea.

🔥 The publication that triggered the diplomatic tension was produced by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and sparked a strong wave of criticism joined by the Brazilian government, which is notably sympathetic to the Palestinian cause and accused by the opposition of acting as a political arm of Hamas within the scope of realpolitik.

“The Brazilian government deplores the degrading and humiliating treatment given by Israeli authorities, particularly by Israel’s Minister of Internal Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, to participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

While reiterating its repudiation of the interception, in international waters, of the vessels participating in the flotilla and the detention of their participants — both illegal actions — Brazil demands the immediate release of all detained activists, including four Brazilian citizens, as well as full respect for their rights and dignity, in line with the international commitments assumed by the State of Israel, such as the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.”