Summary
Two British Labour MPs, Simon Opher and Peter Prinsley, were denied entry to Israel while attempting to visit the West Bank. They were part of a parliamentary group aiming to observe healthcare work being done in the region. The UK Foreign Office expressed concern over Israel's decision to block the MPs' visit.
Key Facts
- Simon Opher and Peter Prinsley are Labour MPs from the UK.
- They were traveling with a parliamentary delegation to visit the West Bank.
- Israeli authorities denied them entry, citing "public order" reasons.
- The MPs planned to examine medical facilities to see how they might assist.
- They were also slated to meet the British Consul General and human rights organizations.
- The UK Foreign Office criticized the decision as "unacceptable."
- This incident follows previous entry denials of Labour MPs by Israel.
- The trip was organized by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU).
