# Scottish politicians barred from West Bank after eight-hour detention

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/two-scottish-politicians-refused-entry-to-west-bank-after-their-group-failed-to-co-operate-and-gave-false-information-claim-israelis/
- Published: 2026-10-27T19:13:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T19:32:34+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16243621/Two-Scots-politicians-refused-entry-West-Bank-group.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- Two Scottish politicians were denied entry after an eight-hour detention.
- Israel cited alleged non-co-operation and false information.
- The delegation planned meetings and olive-harvest activities.

## Summary

SNP MP Lara Bird and Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were refused entry to the West Bank after Israeli authorities detained their delegation for eight hours. Israel’s embassy said the group failed to co-operate with border officials and gave false information about the visit, while the politicians said they were turned away without a reason. The dispute matters because the visit was intended to show support for Palestinians, but it took place despite UK travel advice warning against travel to parts of the West Bank.

The delegation, organised by Progressive International, also included Labour MP Clive Lewis and planned meetings with Palestinian academics, students and civil society groups, as well as participation in the olive harvest. UK guidance advises against all travel to Tulkarm, Jenin and Tubas, and against all but essential travel elsewhere in the West Bank. Bird and Nevens criticised the refusal; Scottish Conservative and Reform politicians accused them of political grandstanding, while First Minister John Swinney’s spokesman said he generally supports people showing solidarity with Palestinians.

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