6 April 2025
On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport on 5 April 2025, two British MPs travelling as part of a parliamentary delegation, were questioned, and subsequently denied entry and deported by Israeli authorities. The parliamentary delegation was organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu) and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).
Caabu and MAP have run parliamentary delegations to the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, for over a decade, enabling British parliamentarians from all parties to learn about the humanitarian and health situation there, and meet Palestinian communities. This visit was part of that long-standing programme.
When questioned, the group was clear, open and transparent about the aims and objectives of the visit, which included visiting a range of projects run by humanitarian and development organisations operating in the West Bank. The group had informed the UK Consul General in Jerusalem of their visit and was planning to meet with them as part of the itinerary.
We are grateful to the British Embassy and British Consulate for their prompt support for the delegation.