Greece & Itamar Ben-Gvir

Greece: Greece confirmed the presence of vessels near its waters and stated that the Israeli interception occurred outside its jurisdiction, without prior notification.

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.

Greece: Greece condemned Israel for Itamar Ben-Gvir's comments and the treatment of flotilla activists, and was a location where a previous flotilla attempt was intercepted.

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.