Israel denies entry to 23-member international delegation for West Bank conference

Israeli authorities barred a 23-member international delegation of lawmakers, politicians, and academics from entering the West Bank via the Jordan crossing, preventing their attendance at a Birzeit University conference. The denial, occurring twice, signals tightened Israeli restrictions on international access to Palestinian institutions. This move may escalate diplomatic friction with participating countries and underscores Israel's control over movement in the occupied territories.

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