- Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expressed deep concern after British politicians reported being detained for eight hours by Israeli officials and turned back from the West Bank.
- The delegation included Labour MP Clive Lewis, SNP MP Lara Bird, Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens, former MP Sam Tarry, and Spanish senator Josu Estarrona Elizondo.
- Organised by political movement Progressive International, the trip aimed to support local olive harvesters and meet with Palestinian academics and civil society groups.
- Mr Miliband confirmed in Parliament that the UK Government has formally raised the issue with Israeli authorities to defend the freedom of parliamentarians to carry out their duties.
- The politicians condemned the lack of explanation for their refusal of entry and pledged to continue speaking out against violence and blockades in the region.
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