Two Labour MPs denied entry to Israel
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).
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