In a video he posted to X on Wednesday, Ben-Gvir, clearly in his element, waves an Israeli flag and offers taunts as rows of bound and detained activists - participants in an aid flotilla meant to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza.

Footage shows handcuffed activists in Ashdod after Israel intercepted 430 flotilla passengers; one woman shouting 'Free Palestine' was pinned to the floor by prison officers

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released videos taunting activists detained from a flotilla challenging the Gaza blockade.