Two Labour MPs, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, found themselves turned away at Israel’s border recently, with Israeli authorities claiming they posed a security risk. According to officials, the pair were suspected of planning to “document Israeli security forces and spread hateful rhetoric.” Naturally, it’s kicked off a wave of backlash here in the UK, with some calling Israel’s move excessive, while others say it’s well within the rights of a sovereign nation.
Israel, after all, isn’t exactly lax when it comes to border control. Visitors know the security is no joke — with good reason, considering the country faces regular threats. So, for Israel, shutting the door on politicians whose public comments have been critical of the country’s actions isn’t exactly shocking, reported the Express.
