Hamas & Israel — Otzma Yehudit

Hamas: Target of Ben-Gvir's proposed killings; the remarks could affect ceasefire negotiations and Hamas's standing.

Israel — Otzma Yehudit: Ben-Gvir's party, which supports his views; its influence in Israeli politics is highlighted by the minister's prominence.

Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.

Israel — Otzma Yehudit: Itamar Ben-Gvir's Israel — Otzma Yehudit party is part of the ruling coalition in Israel, and his controversial actions reflect the party's ultranationalist ideology, contributing to political tensions.

Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.

Israel — Otzma Yehudit: Itamar Ben-Gvir's Israel — Otzma Yehudit party is part of the ruling coalition in Israel, and his controversial actions reflect the party's ultranationalist ideology, contributing to political tensions.

Israel — Otzma Yehudit: Israel — Otzma Yehudit, Itamar Ben-Gvir's party, made capital punishment for Palestinian militants a central campaign pledge, influencing the passage of the law.