Romania criticizes Israel for “public humiliation” of activists part of Gaza relief flotilla

Romanian interim foreign minister Oana Țoiu harshly criticized the way Israeli authorities treated members of the “Gaza flotilla” on Wednesday, May 20, stating that the “hostility and public humiliation” directed at them are “unacceptable.”

The reaction came after Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited approximately 430 “Gaza flotilla” activists brought to the port of Ashdod and published images in which they appear kneeling, with their hands tied behind their backs. The activists were brought to the port by armed Israeli commandos, who intercepted some 50 ships bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza.