Itamar Ben-Gvir & Scott Bessent

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.

Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, publicly called the sanctioned activists 'pro-terror', reinforcing the US government's position regarding the flotilla.

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.

Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, referred to the flotilla activists as 'pro-terror' when announcing sanctions.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, rejected the US-Iran deal, stating Israel is 'not bound' by it and criticizing JD Vance's remarks.

Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that his department would oversee Iran's unfrozen funds in Qatar, ensuring a 'very large percent' would be recycled back into US foodstuffs and medicines.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, stated that Israel is not bound by the Trump agreement and maintains its absolute sovereignty.

Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.