UK MPs Denied Entry to Israel Over Activism

British Labour MPs Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang were denied entry to Israel while attempting to visit the West Bank as part of a parliamentary delegation, a move they claim was motivated by censorship rather than security concerns. The Israeli government accused them of attempting to misrepresent their visit and actively promoting anti-Israel activities, asserting their right to control border entry. In response, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and other politicians condemned the denial as unacceptable, highlighting the implications for democratic representation. Mohamed stated that their treatment was not just a diplomatic affront but an effort to suppress political voices aligned with international law. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defended Israel's right to control its borders, leading to a contentious debate among UK officials regarding the incident. The Israeli embassy maintained that the MPs' visit was intended to provoke anti-Israel sentiment amidst ongoing regional tensions.