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Israeli President Condemns Settler Violence in West Bank
President Isaac Herzog publicly condemned settler violence and prisoner abuse. More than a dozen governments summoned Israeli ambassadors or issued statements after the detention of foreign activists.
May 26, 1:22 PM·1m read1 source
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The statement came after video showed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir with detained foreign activists and after reports that at least 15 activists faced sexual assault during detention. France barred Ben-Gvir from entering the country. Italy, Canada, Spain, Ireland, Germany, and South Korea summoned Israeli ambassadors or issued formal condemnations.
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