Pakistan, May 22 -- International criticism intensified after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video appearing to mock activists detained during the interception of a Gaza bound aid flotilla in international waters.

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The activists were stopped by Israeli naval forces on Wednesday while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip. In the video, officers are seen restraining activists on the ground as Ben-Gvir walks past carrying an Israeli flag and taunts those being detained.

The footage sparked condemnation from several Western governments, including Italy, Spain, France and Britain, which criticised the treatment of the act...