Three MPs were detained entering the West Bank and turned away.
They publishedMPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank
First reportThe Guardian · 26 Oct, 21:39Z
Latest reportmiddleeasteye.net · 27 Oct, 10:23Z
Span13 hours · 4.3h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Israeli authorities held the group for eight hours as all West Bank land crossings closed during elections.
Why
The case highlights access restrictions during the election period.
Watch
The reopening of West Bank land crossings.
Coverage over time
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Where the coverage comes from
Perspective mix: 1 center-left · 1 center · 2 unrated.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- International delegation of 23 people, including four British elected representatives, barred from entering the West Bank.
- Delegation aimed to meet Palestinian children, farmers and civil society leaders amid rising violence during olive harvest.
- Clive Lewis, Lara Bird, Kate Nevens, and Sam Tarry were among those detained and questioned for nine hours at the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge.
- Progressive International organized the congress in Ramallah with Birzeit University to oppose Israeli occupation.
- Joint statements described the denial as a political decision to prevent witnesses to events in the West Bank.
Summary
- Two MPs and one MSP were detained for eight hours by Israeli authorities.
- Lara Bird (SNP), Clive Lewis (Labour), and Kate Nevens (Scottish Greens) were blocked from entering the West Bank.
- They were part of a Progressive International delegation including Sam Tarry and a former Basque senator.
- Israel closed all West Bank land crossings during the election period for security measures.
- The group reported being interrogated and warned of potential detention for crossing into occupied territory.
Summary
- Three British parliamentarians were detained by Israel while attempting to access the West Bank.
- The detainees were Labour MP Clive Lewis, SNP MP Lara Bird, and Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens.
- The group was part of a delegation organized by the Progressive International.
- Israel closed off the occupied territory ahead of its elections.
- The incident occurred ahead of the national elections and related political events.