Badenoch Defends Israel's Deportation of Labour MPs

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, faced backlash for supporting Israel's decision to deport two Labour MPs, Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, who were denied entry under accusations of planning to document anti-Israel activities. The MPs, part of a parliamentary delegation aimed at visiting humanitarian projects in the West Bank, expressed their astonishment at their treatment and called for the freedom of parliamentarians to witness unfolding events in Palestinian territories. Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the MPs' deportation as 'unacceptable,' while criticizing Badenoch's comments as 'disgraceful.' Badenoch argued that countries have the right to control their borders and that MPs should not expect immunity, sparking outrage among Labour officials, including Emily Thornberry, who labeled the deportation an 'insult to Britain.' The situation has drawn mixed responses across the political spectrum, highlighting the contentious political climate surrounding Israel and Palestine. The controversy underscores the tensions between differing views on foreign policy within the UK government.