Gaza Flotilla Fallout: Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted viral footage of Gaza-bound activists kneeling with hands zip-tied, sparking global outrage and diplomatic pressure. Deportations & Returns: Israel began deporting detainees; hundreds arrived in Türkiye/Istanbul, with reports that activists—including Malaysians, Australians, South Koreans, and others—were released after detention. Abuse Claims: Multiple activists described beatings, humiliation, denial of food/water, and harsh treatment; Israel’s prison authorities deny wrongdoing. EU Push: Ireland’s prime minister said the video “shocked the world” and accelerated EU action; Italy and others urged EU human-rights sanctions on Ben-Gvir. Consular Pressure: Sri Lanka said it secured attention for detained medic Sameera Mehboobdeen, reported safe after deportation. Threats in Malaysia: SNCC-linked reports say a GSF 2.0 participant received threats tied to a proxy linked to Israel, with government assurances to protect him and his mother. Elsewhere: South Korea said it will take measures if abuse claims are verified; meanwhile, US political fallout continued as Democrats faced renewed criticism for omitting Gaza in their 2024 election “autopsy.”