Israel Denies Entry to International Delegation Heading to West Bank

Israeli authorities blocked an international delegation from entering Ramallah during the Palestinian olive harvest.

Israeli security forces stopped an international delegation from entering the West Bank as delegates attempted to travel to Ramallah. The group, which included foreign parliamentarians and members of Progressive International, planned to attend a congress and assist local Palestinian farmers with the olive harvest. Delegates reported being detained and questioned without being given an official reason for their entry refusal.

• The missionDelegates intended to attend a conference in Ramallah and support Palestinian agricultural workers during the ongoing olive harvest.
• The detentionSecurity officials held and questioned group members without providing a formal justification for barring entry.