{
  "id": 6425554,
  "title": "British MPs respond defiantly to Israel sanctioning them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/british-mps-respond-defiantly-to-israel-sanctioning-them",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T12:52:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/will-not-be-intimidated-british-mps-respond-defiantly-israel-sanctioning-them"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British MPs defiantly respond to Israel banning them from entering the country in retaliation for UK sanctions on illegal settlements. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the ban on 11 MPs, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Zarah Sultana, Naz Shah, Diane Abbott, John McDonnell, and Richard Burgon, among others. Israel also closed the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem, removed British representatives from the International Gaza Support Center, ended training of Palestinian forces, and banned all arms licences and exports contributing to the occupation.\n\nCorbyn, who has visited Palestine multiple times, denounced Israel's actions, stating that it is shocking that Israel continues to deny entry to UN investigators and international journalists. He emphasized that the world must not remain silent in the face of Israel's apartheid and occupation of Palestinian lands.\n\nLabour MP Naz Shah, who supports the UK government's sanctions, expressed surprise at the selection of MPs banned, calling it random and bizarre. She reaffirmed her commitment to international law, peace, and the rights of Palestinians and Israelis.\n\nIndependent MP Zarah Sultana, despite being banned by Israel, called Israel's government a fascist regime presiding over genocide, apartheid, and an illegal occupation. She vowed not to be intimidated and would continue speaking out against Israel's crimes.\n\nGreen Party MPs, who have consistently called for sanctions on Israel, vowed to stand firm against the Israeli government's threats. They vowed to continue their fight against Israeli apartheid, occupation, and genocide, and called for a full arms embargo and wide-ranging sanctions.",
  "summary": "British MPs respond defiantly to Israel sanctioning them Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:54 Israel has banned 11 MPs from entering Israel in retaliation for the UK sanctioning illegal settlements Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks to supporters of Ben Jamal, director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on 1 April 2026 (AFP)…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}