The  ECAJ has condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for his humi­li­at­ing and dis­grace­ful treatment of a group of overseas anti-Israel activists who had been detained in Israel after attempt­ing to break the blockade of Gaza.  

ECAJ President Daniel Aghion said ‘Nothing can excuse the appalling behaviour displayed by Minister Ben Gvir against a group of people who were being held in custody in Israel.  We agree entirely with the comments of Israel’s Foreign Minister and Prime Minister con­demning Ben Gvir’s actions as dis­grace­ful.  

The fact that the group had been engaged in an unlawful and pro­voc­at­ive action that would benefit Hamas was the reason they were detained, but it does not in any way justify their mis­treat­ment while they were being held.  There is simply no excuse.”