Italian judicial authorities have opened an investigation into Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following a video he published that sparked a widespread wave of controversy and criticism.
In the footage, the minister appeared to be mistreating European activists standing in solidarity with the Gaza Strip.
The Times of Israel quoted an Italian judicial source stating that the investigation focuses on the circumstances surrounding the video, which showed humiliating treatment of pro-Palestinian activists last month, triggering angry reactions both inside and outside Italy.
The video clip was widely circulated across news outlets and social media platforms, prompting political figures and human rights organizations to demand a formal inquiry into the incident and accountability for those involved.
In the same context, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leveled sharp criticism at the Israeli minister, expressing her outright rejection of the scenes contained in the video.
Meanwhile, the Italian government summoned the Israeli ambassador to Rome to request official clarifications regarding the incident.
These developments come amid rising political and diplomatic tensions linked to the war in the Gaza Strip, alongside an ongoing European debate over the treatment of activists and those solidarity groups supporting the Palestinian cause.
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