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European leaders call for sanctions after Ben‑Gvir video sparks outrage | DW News

Europe is reacting with anger after a controversial video posted by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir, showing him taunting handcuffed activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces.

Italy is among the countries calling for sanctions and summoning Israeli ambassadors — as we speak to a member of the Italian parliament about how far Europe is willing to go in its response.

Chapters: 0:00 Criticism of Israel rises 2:13 Angelo Bonelli, Italian Parliament member 7:10 Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff, former EU envoy to Palestinian territories

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