Three MPs were detained entering the West Bank and turned away.
Israeli authorities held the group for eight hours as all West Bank land crossings closed during elections.
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“British politicians detained by Israel why trying to access West Bank”
Three British MPs detained by Israel while accessing the West Bank
Key points
- Three British parliamentarians were detained by Israel while attempting to access the West Bank.
- The detainees were Labour MP Clive Lewis, SNP MP Lara Bird, and Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens.
- The group was part of a delegation organized by the Progressive International.
- Israel closed off the occupied territory ahead of its elections.
- The incident occurred ahead of the national elections and related political events.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“British politicians among international delegates barred from entering West Bank”
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- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank”
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2 2 Three MPs were detained entering the West Bank and turned away.
Israeli authorities held the group for eight hours as all West Bank land crossings closed during elections.