Brazil & Itamar Ben-Gvir

Brazil: Brazil's government stated that the detention of its citizen Thiago Ávila was unlawful, and Ávila himself called for Brazil to cut ties with Israel.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right National Security Minister, is under investigation by Italian prosecutors for alleged torture and kidnapping of activists. He has also been banned from entering France and Australia, and his actions have drawn widespread international condemnation, including a rare public reprimand from Benjamin Netanyahu.

Brazil: Brazil condemned Israel for 'kidnapping' its citizens in a previous flotilla interception, indicating its disapproval of Israel's handling of activists.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, released provocative videos taunting detained activists, leading to widespread international condemnation and a rebuke from his own Prime Minister, significantly damaging Israel's image.