Israeli authorities deny European delegation entry to West Bank farmers
Two Scottish politicians and a wider group of European elected representatives were denied entry to the West Bank by Israeli authorities while travelling from Jordan. They said they intended to meet Palestinian farmers and others, and described the incident as preventing them from showing support and witnessing conditions there.
SNP MP Lara Bird said the group was held and questioned for eight hours before being turned away, with no reason given. Labour MP Clive Lewis said they had anticipated possible detention or questioning; the delegation, which included Green MSP Kate Nevens, was travelling with Progressive International and planned to meet farmers facing reported settler violence during the olive harvest.
In short
- European politicians were refused entry to the West Bank.
- Lara Bird said they were questioned for eight hours.
- The delegation planned to meet Palestinian farmers and civil society members.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “British politicians held by Israeli authorities after ‘trying to enter the West Bank to meet olive farmers’”.