Israel Denies Entry to UK MPs, Sparks UK Condemnation

On Saturday, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Lammy voiced his concerns regarding the detention and denial of entry to two British MPs who were part of a parliamentary delegation to Israel. He described the situation as "unacceptable" and "counterproductive."

achieving a ceasefire, engaging in negotiations, ending the violence, securing the release of hostages, and resolving the conflict in Gaza.

The UK government, quoting Lammy, stated that he had communicated his disapproval to his Israeli counterparts, emphasizing that such treatment of British parliamentarians was inappropriate. The government also confirmed that they had been in contact with the MPs to offer their assistance.

According to reports, the two British parliament members, known for their stance against Israeli policies, were denied entry to Israel. The Israeli Population and Immigration Authority stated that the MPs, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, were barred after questioning revealed their visit's purpose was to document Israeli security forces and disseminate hateful rhetoric against Israel.

During their interrogation, the MPs claimed to be part of an official UK parliamentary delegation. However, this claim was refuted as no Israeli authority had confirmed the delegation's arrival. Consequently, Interior Minister Moshe Arbel decided to deny entry to all four individuals and ordered their removal from Israel, in accordance with the law.