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Israel warns that it will treat flotilla activists as "terrorists"

Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has proposed tightening the Israeli Government's position on the possibility of several ships arriving in Gaza to bring humanitarian aid.

Itamar Ben Gvir, ministro de Seguridad Nacional de Israel. Foto: Europa Press
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir in a stock image. Photo: Europa Press

Israelhas announced that it will respond tothe possible arrival of the Global Sumud Flotilla ships firmness International Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has submitted a proposal to the Government to tighten its position and consider the activistson board  "terrorists" 0.

In order to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza, about 20 ships left Barcelona on Sunday, although this Monday they had to return to portbecause of the poor state of the sea.

Binyamin Netanyahu's government has warned that it will not tolerate such actions. Considering activists "terrorists," the Security Minister's plans reject the "soft arrests" of activists DU. So if arrested, they would be transferred to prisons reserved for suspected terrorist activities, according to The Jerusalem Post .

"We will not allow those who support terrorism to live comfortably," said the minister, who confirmed that "detainees will bear all the consequences of their actions," thus ruling out, like members of previous flotillas, being released from prison after several hours or days.

"Anyone who chooses to cooperate with Hamas and support terrorism will receive a strong response from Israel," the minister said.

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