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

Israel denied entry to Rima Hassan, a European Parliament member, accusing her of boycotting the country. The move follows new Israeli legislation banning entry to those who support Hamas, call for international prosecution,

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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