Israel Deports Two British Labour MPs Over Security Concerns

The deportation of Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang has intensified UK-Israel diplomatic tensions, with accusations of anti-Israel intentions and criticism from British officials.

• Israeli authorities denied entry to British Labour MPs Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, citing their alleged intent to document Israeli security forces and promote anti-Israel rhetoric.
• The MPs were deported early Sunday morning after reportedly misrepresenting themselves as part of an official British parliamentary delegation, a claim Israel disputes.
• UK Foreign Minister David Lammy condemned Israel's actions as 'unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning,' escalating diplomatic friction between the two nations.
• The MPs, known for their criticism of Israeli policies, had planned to visit the West Bank to observe conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories.
• The incident has sparked political debate in the UK, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch supporting Israel's decision and criticizing the MPs' prior rhetoric about Israel.

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