Itamar Ben-Gvir & Brazil

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right security minister, sparked international outrage by posting a video mocking detained activists, leading to calls for sanctions against him from EU members and condemnation from his own Prime Minister.

Brazil: Brazil's government stated that the detention of its citizen Thiago Ávila was unlawful, and Ávila himself called for Brazil to cut ties with Israel.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, released provocative videos taunting detained activists, leading to widespread international condemnation and a rebuke from his own Prime Minister, significantly damaging Israel's image.

Brazil: Brazil condemned Israel for 'kidnapping' its citizens in a previous flotilla interception, indicating its disapproval of Israel's handling of activists.