Governments across Europe and the Middle East are increasingly condemning Israel after its forces attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters and abducted hundreds of activists attempting to break the siege on Gaza.

Canada, Ireland, France, Italy, Austria, Qatar, the United Kingdom, Belgium ,the Netherlands, Turkey, Spain, and Portugal all criticized Israel’s attack while several European countries summoned Israeli ambassadors demanding explanations over the detention and mistreatment of international activists.

The backlash intensified after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published footage appearing to show Gaza flotilla activists being humiliated and abused in Israeli custody, further exposing Israel’s piracy, violations of international law, and abuse against humanitarian volunteers trying to deliver aid to Palestinians under siege in Gaza.