European governments are finally being forced to condemn Israel as its crimes have become impossible to ignore. But they are scapegoating National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir rather than confronting the system he represents.

As Gaza flotilla activists share stories of abuse in Israeli detention, Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the State Department take action.

Israel detained more than 40 boats in international waters; protests and government denunciations followed.

Following Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, organizers have vowed that they will continue “to sail until Gaza is free.” They’ve already announced that the next mission will send a thousand ships to Gaza.