Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:12am on 06 Apr 2025,Sunday International
British Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were detained and deported upon arrival in Israel, accused of intending to document security forces' activities and spread anti-Israel sentiment. Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the action as "unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning," asserting it disrespected British parliamentarians. The MPs, representing Earley and Woodley, and Sheffield Central respectively, were on a parliamentary delegation. Israeli authorities disputed their claim of an official visit, alleging they promoted boycotts and sanctions against Israel. This incident underscores ongoing diplomatic tensions amid the Gaza conflict, where recent hostilities have resulted in significant casualties. (PC: The New York Times & NDTV)
