In a bold move that underscores Israel’s firm stance against foreign interference and misinformation, Israeli authorities have deported two British Labour Party Members of Parliament who attempted to enter the country under what officials called a false pretense of diplomatic engagement.

Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, both members of the UK’s ruling Labour Party, were denied entry upon arrival at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport on Saturday. The pair flew in from London’s Luton Airport, claiming to be part of an “official parliamentary delegation”—a claim Israel immediately rejected as a fabrication.

“These individuals were not here on any legitimate diplomatic mission,” the Israeli Immigration Ministry said in a statement cited by Sky News. “Rather, they intended to document and distort the activities of Israeli security forces while spreading hostile, anti-Israel incitement under the guise of fact-finding.”

🚨BREAKING: Israel just told two antisemitic UK Labour MPs to KICK ROCKS.

Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were DENIED ENTRY into the Jewish state because they’re a security threat.

Israel is DONE playing nice with those who side with terrorists. No more red carpets for people who… pic.twitter.com/3M2D9fizzV

— Jews Fight Back 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@JewsFightBack) April 5, 2025

Propaganda Disguised as Diplomacy

Both MPs have histories of aggressively anti-Israel rhetoric. At least one of them, Abtisam Mohamed, has parroted Hamas talking points in British Parliament, uncritically citing casualty figures from the so-called "Gaza Health Ministry"—a body run entirely by Hamas, a designated terrorist organization by the UK, US, and EU.

In January, Mohamed went as far as accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza and urged the UK to declare any future Israeli settlements there "illegal." These comments were in direct alignment with Hamas's propaganda narrative and were rightly condemned by Israel and many observers as deeply misleading and inflammatory.

Today, two British MPs who called for Israel to be boycotted were denied entry into the country.

MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed landed this afternoon along with their two aides. When questioned, they claimed that they arrived as part of an official British parliamentary…

— Amit Segal (@AmitSegal) April 5, 2025

Foreign Office Meltdown

In response to Israel’s decisive action, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy released a sharply worded statement, calling the deportation “unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning.” He reiterated the MPs’ claim that they were on an “official delegation,” despite Israel’s evidence to the contrary.

“I have made clear to my counterparts in the Israeli government that this is no way to treat British Parliamentarians,” Lammy protested. “We have been in contact with both MPs to offer our support.”

Critics swiftly pointed out the irony: while British MPs spread misinformation from Hamas-controlled sources and condemn Israel in Parliament, Lammy expects them to be welcomed with open arms by a country they consistently vilify.

The f@cking hypocrisy!
David Lammy has made it clear he would arrest the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he came to the U.K.
Israel is a country at war - a war it did not start with a group named as terrorists in our own country.
These two MPs have made it clear… pic.twitter.com/IzxyU2fFOv

— Nicole Lampert (@nicolelampert) April 6, 2025

Security First, Politics Second

Israeli officials have made clear that national security takes precedence over political courtesy, especially when it comes to individuals who traffic in anti-Israel libels and attempt to exploit diplomatic immunity to spread disinformation.

“These were not truth-seekers,” one Israeli official said off-record. “These were activists masquerading as lawmakers—coming to collect selective footage, twist facts, and lend legitimacy to a terrorist-run narrative. We will not play host to propaganda.”

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬…

— Israel in the UK 🇮🇱🤝🇬🇧 (@IsraelinUK) April 6, 2025

No Comment from the Accused

Both Yang and Mohamed have remained publicly silent since the incident. Their lack of comment has raised further questions about the true purpose of their attempted visit.

While criticism of Israel’s policies is not new, what makes this case especially galling for Israelis is the willful reliance on Hamas-supplied “data” and the attempt to paint a genocidal terror group as a credible source while Israel, a democracy under constant rocket fire, is cast as the villain.

I have made clear to my counterparts in the Israeli government that this is no way to treat British Parliamentarians, and we have been in contact with both MPs tonight to offer our support.https://t.co/Fks6RT8FZ0

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) April 5, 2025

The Bigger Picture

This diplomatic clash is yet another example of how some Western politicians are increasingly falling prey to Hamas's media manipulation tactics. With Israeli hostages still held in Gaza and Hamas operatives hiding in hospitals and schools, Israel continues to fight not just a military battle, but also a war for truth in the international arena.

While the UK foreign office may cry foul, Israel has sent a clear message: those who seek to delegitimize and demonize the Jewish state under the pretense of diplomacy will not be given a platform within its borders.