Eight Arab Nations Condemn Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Over Detained Activists on May 24

According to Jin10, on May 24, foreign ministers from eight Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, issued a joint statement condemning Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir for "shocking, degrading, and unacceptable" conduct toward members of the Global Defiance Fleet detained by Israeli forces.

The statement alleged Ben-Gvir's actions violated international law and warned such provocative behavior would hinder two-state solution implementation. Ben-Gvir posted a video on May 20 mocking the detained activists, drawing widespread international criticism. Israel's navy intercepted the Global Defiance Fleet on May 18 as it attempted to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.