Israel bars two Swedish MEPs from entering occupied West Bank

Israel has barred two Swedish members of the European Parliament, Jonas Sjostedt and Hanna Gedin, from entering the occupied West Bank. They were turned away at Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, with Israel's foreign ministry stating that the lawmakers have "consistently acted against Israel" and accused them of spreading false accusations, including allegations of genocide and targeting civilians. The MEPs intended to meet with human rights organizations, including Save the Children, and visit refugee camps, clarifying they were not planning to meet the Palestinian Authority.