Two Labour MPs, Richard Burden and Imran Hussain, were denied entry to Israel and subsequently deported from the country. The MPs were part of a delegation organized by the Council for Arab-British Understanding to visit the Palestinian territories and meet with Palestinian officials.
The Israeli government cited unspecified security concerns as the reason for denying entry to the MPs. The decision was met with criticism from the Labour Party, with Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry calling it “deeply worrying” and accusing Israel of trying to suppress criticism of its treatment of Palestinians.
The MPs expressed disappointment at being denied entry and vowed to continue advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They also called on the UK government to take action to ensure that British politicians are able to visit the region without facing arbitrary restrictions.
This image shows Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, who were deported after being accused of planning to spread ‘anti-Israel hatred’.
Two Labour MPs, Richard Burden and Imran Hussain, were denied entry to Israel and subsequently deported from the country. The MPs were part of a delegation organized by the Council for Arab-British Understanding to visit the Palestinian territories and meet with Palestinian officials.
The Israeli government cited unspecified security concerns as the reason for denying entry to the MPs. The decision was met with criticism from the Labour Party, with Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry calling it “deeply worrying” and accusing Israel of trying to suppress criticism of its treatment of Palestinians.
The MPs expressed disappointment at being denied entry and vowed to continue advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They also called on the UK government to take action to ensure that British politicians are able to visit the region without facing arbitrary restrictions.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/labour-mps-israel-deported-yuan-yang-abtisam-mohamed-b2728150.html
