Italy condemns treatment of flotilla detainees, summons Israeli ambassador

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemns the treatment of flotilla detainees, calling images involving Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir "unacceptable." Meloni states that protesters, including many Italian citizens, were subjected to treatment violating human dignity. Italy is taking steps to secure immediate release of Italian citizens and demands an apology for their treatment and disregard of Italian government demands. The Italian Foreign Ministry will summon the Israeli ambassador to demand official clarifications.