Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at an Israeli minister’s treatment of detained foreign activists, joint Russian-Belarusian nuclear drills, and Pakistan sending one of its top mediators to Iran.

‘Harassment and Humiliation’

Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ignited widespread outrage this week when he posted a video to social media showing himself taunting detained activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. The incident sparked rare condemnation from within Israel and prompted several foreign governments to demand punitive measures.

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at an Israeli minister’s treatment of detained foreign activists, joint Russian-Belarusian nuclear drills, and Pakistan sending one of its top mediators to Iran.

‘Harassment and Humiliation’