Key Points
- Ben-Gvir shared an AI video demeaning Palestinian detainees from his official account.
- US Senator Gallego and human rights expert Roth called the video "inhumane" and highlighted Ben-Gvir's critical role in the government.
- EU sanction attempts failed, but France blocked the minister's entry.
- Since October 7, 2023, at least 104 Palestinians have died in Israeli prisons; gun licenses rose 126% under Ben-Gvir.
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Israel's far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared a 25-second AI-generated video depicting Palestinian detainees entering a prison via a conveyor belt, appearing physically emaciated. The video shows detainees first looking well-fed, then frail and weeping, delivering a "summer camp is over" message.
Despite the video's deletion, it circulated on X, drawing sharp reactions from figures like US Senator Ruben Gallego and former Human Rights Watch director Kenneth Roth. European countries called for sanctions against Ben-Gvir; France banned his entry.
Ben-Gvir has previously faced criticism for videos demeaning detainees, proposing an execution facility, and calling for "selective killing" in Gaza. Since October 7, 2023, at least 104 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli prisons; gun licenses increased by 126% during his tenure.
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- What was shown in the video?
- The video shows Palestinian detainees entering a prison on a conveyor belt looking well-fed, then appearing frail and weeping, with the text "summer camp is over" appearing.
- How were international reactions?
- US Senator Ruben Gallego called for blocking the minister's entry to the US; Kenneth Roth noted Ben-Gvir is indispensable to Netanyahu's coalition; European countries demanded sanctions.
- What is Ben-Gvir's background?
- A former Kach movement member, he previously promised an execution facility, suggested killing 30-40 people per night in Gaza, and shared videos demeaning detainees.
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