Canadian PM slams Ben Gvir video of Gaza flotilla activists

Key Points:

• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned Israel's interception of an anti-Israel Gaza flotilla, describing the treatment of activists as "appalling" and calling Israeli security forces' actions "unacceptable" during a call with President Isaac Herzog.
• Carney demanded an independent investigation into the naval incident and strongly criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s remarks and conduct related to the flotilla, which included 12 Canadians.
• Canada has escalated its response by summoning the Israeli ambassador for explanations, while France banned Ben Gvir from entry and is coordinating with Italy and Spain to push the EU for sanctions against him.
• Carney, who succeeded Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister, has faced criticism for prior statements perceived as anti-Israel, including his acknowledgment of an arms embargo in response to protests about the situation in Gaza.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply rebuked Carney, accusing him of attacking Israel instead of supporting it in its conflict with Hamas, while Carney’s government has also expressed intent to recognize the State of Palestine.