Profile of Itamar Ben Gvir, the Israeli Minister Who Abused Global Sumud Volunteers
A video of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir showing the mistreatment of Global Sumud Flotilla participants has sparked global condemnation. Ben Gvir, 50, is a right-wing politician known for frequent provocations at the al-Aqsa Mosque and pushing for the destruction of Muslim sites. His extremist track record is long, including eight convictions for racism and support for terrorist organizations.
Ben Gvir began his career as a defense lawyer for Jewish extremists and a follower of radical rabbi Meir Kahane. He first gained national attention after vandalizing Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's car in 1995, weeks before Rabin was assassinated. As a minister since 2022, he's used his influence to push for the war in Gaza, block ceasefires, and distribute weapons en masse to Jewish citizens. He's also often lashed out at US leaders.
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