WATCH: Ben-Gvir causes diplomatic storm after harassing detained flotilla activists in Ashdod
In response to Ben-Gvir's video, FM Sa'ar accused the far-right minister of damaging Israel's reputation, saying that he wasted "enormous professional and successful efforts."
Assessment
A public confrontation between two Israeli ministers over a single incident reveals deep fractures within the government's handling of international law and public diplomacy. The far-right minister's decision to film himself confronting detained activists has undercut the foreign ministry's damage control efforts. The fallout will likely intensify scrutiny of how Israel manages both legal proceedings against activists and its global image.