MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank
Summary
Three British politicians said Israeli authorities detained them for eight hours and refused them entry to the West Bank. They were part of a 23-person Progressive International delegation that said it planned to show support for Palestinians; Israel had announced that West Bank land crossings would close during Tuesday’s national elections.Key Facts
- The group included SNP MP Lara Bird, Labour MP Clive Lewis and Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens.
- The politicians said authorities questioned the group before turning them away.
- Bird said the delegation intended to support Palestinians facing attacks while harvesting olives.
- Nevens described the detention as frightening and said the group left safely.
- Israel’s military announced that West Bank land crossings would close during increased security measures for the national elections.
- The article reported that about 2,000 Palestinian residents had been displaced in Hebron in recent days.
- The article said the elections were the first since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023.
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