Israel has denied entry to two European Union lawmakers. It accuses one of them, Rima Hassan, of promoting boycotts of Israel.

The expulsion follows a new Israeli law barring entry to individuals who support the prosecution of Israeli soldiers or deny Hamas’ 7 October attack. View on euronews

Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said the European Union was "completely blindsided" after she was detained yesterday upon entry to Israel.

She said French MEP Rima Hassan and two senior civil servants travelling with the delegation were also detained and questioned before being returned to Brussels. Ms Boylan said th

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