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Israel Denies Entry to European Parliamentary Delegation Heading to West Bank
Israeli authorities denied entry to a delegation of British and European parliamentarians and activists at the Allenby Bridge crossing on Monday. The delegation, sponsored by Progressive International, was detained for eight hours before being sent back to Jordan without an official reason.
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What happened
- 01Israeli authorities denied entry to a delegation of British and European parliamentarians and activists at the Allenby Bridge crossing.
- 02The delegation was detained for approximately eight hours before being returned to Jordan without an official reason.
- 03The group included members of the British Parliament, Scottish Parliament, and representatives of left-wing parties.
- 04The delegation's stated purpose was to attend a conference, visit Birzeit University, and support Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest.
- 05Delegate Lara Bird accused Israeli forces and settlers of violence and questioned Israel's transparency.
- 06The incident occurs amid heightened tensions in the West Bank, particularly during the olive harvest season.
The group intended to attend a conference, visit a university, and join Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest. One delegate, Lara Bird, accused Israeli forces and settlers of violence and questioned Israel's motives for barring their entry.
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