Israel Denies West Bank Entry to Six Canadian MPs

Israeli authorities denied entry to six Canadian MPs attempting to enter the West Bank on December 16, 2025, labeling their delegation as sponsored by 'a terrorist entity.'

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The parliamentarians were part of a larger group of 24 Canadians participating in a trip organized by Canadian-Muslim Vote, a charitable organization.

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The Israeli embassy in Canada issued a statement claiming that Canadian-Muslim Vote received funding from Islamic Relief Canada, which they described as a subsidiary of Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), an organization 'listed as a terrorist entity by the State of Israel.'

Opposition MP Jenny Kwan reported that Liberal Party MP Iqra Khalid was 'pushed repeatedly' by an Israeli agent at the border crossing during this denial of access.

The Israeli government's decision to block Canadian parliamentarians reflects its broader pattern of restricting international access to Palestinian territories and delegations critical of its policies.

This denial of entry comes amid ongoing tensions between Canada and Israel, particularly regarding the Gaza genocide where Canadian officials have increasingly expressed concern about civilian casualties.

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The incident highlights Israel's practice of labeling organizations and individuals as terrorist entities to justify restrictions, a tactic that has been criticized by human rights groups as a means of suppressing dissent.

This approach limits international scrutiny of Israel's occupation policies in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

The incident involving the Canadian MPs coincides with continued violence in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli settlers have been implicated in deadly attacks against Palestinians.

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On the same day as the MPs' denial of entry, WAFA reported that a 16-year-old Palestinian named Mouheeb Ahmed Jibril was shot dead by Israeli settlers near Bethlehem.

According to the mayor of Tuqu, the incident occurred 'while mourners were dispersing' from a funeral, with settlers 'getting out of his vehicle and opening fire directly at them.'

This violence occurs against the backdrop of systematic Israeli settler expansion and displacement of Palestinians from their ancestral lands, a key component of the broader Israeli genocide against Palestinian people.

The Canadian government faces increasing pressure to respond to both the denial of entry for its parliamentarians and the broader Israeli genocide against Palestinians.

While the specific targeting of MPs represents a significant diplomatic incident, it reflects Israel's broader strategy of intimidating and excluding international witnesses who might document its human rights violations.

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The incident also comes amid reports that former President Trump had implemented bans on entry into the United States for Palestinians, suggesting coordinated efforts to restrict Palestinian movement internationally.

These policies contribute to the isolation of Palestinian communities and enable the continuation of Israeli apartheid and genocide without meaningful international oversight or accountability.