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Published: Thursday, May 21, 2026

s genocide in Gaza Follow us Youtube Facebook X Instagram Live Blog Update| War on Iran This is an entry from: Live: IRGC warns renewed war could spill 'beyond the region' US senators condemn Israel's 'inhumane' and 'abhorrent' abuse of flotilla activists 21 May 2026 04:05 BST US senators Jeff Merkley and Chris Van Hollen are the latest officials to criticise Israel for its mistreatment of detainees who were onboard the Global Sumud aid flotilla.

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US senators condemn Israel&#039;s &#039;inhumane&#039; and &#039;abhorrent&#039; abuse of flotilla activists | Middle East Eye Skip to main content Top Menu - English Version Live News Trending Opinion Video Explainers Search Search Algeria Bahrain China Egypt France Germany India Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Oman Pakistan Palestine Qatar Russia Saudi Arabia Sudan Syria Tunisia Turkey UK United Arab Emirates US Yemen Youtube X Instagram Facebook TikTok War on Iran Israel&#039;s genocide in Gaza Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Sidebar Menu Mobile En Home News Opinion Video The Big Story Live Contact Discover Now War on Iran Israel&#039;s genocide in Gaza Follow us Youtube Facebook X Instagram Live Blog Update| War on Iran This is an entry from: Live: IRGC warns renewed war could spill &#039;beyond the region&#039; US senators condemn Israel's 'inhumane' and 'abhorrent' abuse of flotilla activists 21 May 2026 04:05 BST US senators Jeff Merkley and Chris Van Hollen are the latest officials to criticise Israel for its mistreatment of detainees who were onboard the Global Sumud aid flotilla. In a post on X with a video attached showing far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir abusing detainees, Van Hollen described his conduct as "abhorrent," adding that Washington should have sanctioned him "long ago". Meanwhile, Merkley described Ben Gvir's treatment of the detainees as "disgusting and inhumane". "When we see images of Gaza - destroyed communities and desperate families - we know why people are called to action," he added. This is how National Security Minister Ben-Gvir treats detainees when he knows the cameras are rolling — to say nothing of what happens to Palestinians behind closed doors. This conduct is abhorrent. He should've been sanctioned by the U.S. long ago. https://t.co/7SSPAutLoF — Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) May 20, 2026 Top Menu En Live News Trending Opinion Video Explainers Youtube X Instagram Facebook TikTok Top Countries Algeria Bahrain China Egypt France Germany India Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Oman Pakistan Palestine Qatar Russia Saudi Arabia Sudan Syria Tunisia Turkey UK United Arab Emirates US Yemen About About us Privacy Terms and conditions Careers Contact us Copyright © 2014 - 2026 . Middle East Eye. All rights reserved. Only England and Wales jurisdiction apply in all legal matters. Middle East Eye ISSN 2634-2456

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