Two Labour MPs have been denied entry to Israel and deported.
Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed had been rejected as a result of they had been suspected of plans to “document the activities of security forces and spread anti-Israel hatred”, in line with an announcement from the Israeli immigration ministry.
Ms Yang, who represents Earley and Woodley, and Ms Mohamed, the MP for Sheffield Central, each flew to the nation from Luton on Saturday.
The Israeli embassy within the UK mentioned the MPs had been denied entry to Israel “after accusing Israel of false claims, calling for a boycott, spreading lies, and actively promoting sanctions against Israeli ministers while supporting campaigns aimed at boycotting the State of Israel.”
A press release added: “The visit was intended to provoke, harm Israeli citizens, and spread falsehoods about them. It is Israel’s responsibility to prevent the entry of such individuals (just as is the practice in the United Kingdom).”
International Secretary David Lammy mentioned the MPs’ detention was “unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning”.
“The UK government’s focus remains securing a return to the ceasefire and negotiations to stop the bloodshed, free the hostages and end the conflict in Gaza.”
Please refresh the web page for the fullest model.
