Ben Gvir said to have forced his way onto ship to film controversial flotilla video |
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir physically forced his way onto a navy ship last week, when he went there to film a controversial video of himself taunting Gaza flotilla participants, provoking an international uproar, according to a Sunday report.
Eyewitnesses told the Kan public broadcaster that the far-right minister arrived at the Ashdod naval base, where flotilla participants were being held after the navy intercepted their boats at sea.
The minister tried to board a ship where some of the detainees were gathered, sources told Kan, and first encountered the lieutenant colonel, who tried to block his path and asked him to wait until she obtained approval for his entry.
According to the sources, Ben Gvir physically pushed her aside and continued on his way.
Another officer arrived, a colonel, and likewise asked Ben Gvir to wait for approval. He allegedly approached the officer and yelled at him, “I will make sure you don’t advance in the army.”
The officer nonetheless pointed out that he was not authorized to allow entry without proper approval, but Ben Gvir continued to shout, moved him out of the way, and entered........