Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

Italian prosecutors put Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last month, a judicial source said on Monday. The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed earlier reports by Italian news agencies and said Ben-Gvir was being investigated on suspicion of torture and kidnapping of Italian citizens who were among the activists. If the probe determines that charges are warranted, prosecutors could lodge a formal request for trial.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.In response to the Italian investigation, Ben-Gvir said in a statement: “I will not shy away from one investigation or another and will continue to stand proudly alongside our fighters.” “The land of the boot has become the land of the flip-flop,” he added, referring to Italy’s geographical shape, which resembles a boot. His comments drew a sharp rebuke from Italian Foreign

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