Daily brief
Global outrage erupted after an Israeli minister posted a video taunting Gaza flotilla activists, prompting condemnation from Israel's foreign ministry. Turkey is sending flights to retrieve kidnapped activists, while South Korea welcomed the release of two of its citizens. Israel deported 37 French nationals and other activists via Ramon Airport, drawing condemnation from France, Baltic states, Türkiye, and Italy. Italy requested EU sanctions against Minister Ben-Gvir, and the EU condemned the video showing him harassing the activists (ongoing coverage).
The US is pressuring to block a Palestinian envoy from a UN post.
The US State Department watchdog is investigating a Gaza aid group over emergency aid spending, according to a report.
The Israeli government approved a $86 million plan to preserve West Bank and Gaza heritage sites, as an antiquities bill advances.
The Trump administration threatened the Palestinian UN delegation over its bid for the UN vice-presidency.