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3w ago

UK Condemns Israel for Denying Entry to Two British MPs

The refusal to admit Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed has heightened diplomatic tensions between the two nations, reflecting broader policy disagreements.

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Photo d’illustration de l’aéroport international Ben Gourion à Lod, près de Tel Aviv, Israël, le 10 mars 2020.
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Overview

  • Israel blocked British Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed from entering the country during an official visit, citing suspicions of anti-Israel intentions.
  • The Israeli Ministry of Immigration claimed the MPs planned to document security activities and spread anti-Israel sentiment.
  • UK Foreign Minister David Lammy strongly criticized the decision, calling it 'unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning.'
  • Lammy has communicated directly with Israeli officials to express the UK's disapproval of the treatment of the MPs.
  • The incident comes amid ongoing UK-Israel policy disagreements over the Gaza conflict, the two-state solution, and calls for a ceasefire and negotiations.