Palestinian Rima Hassan just before arrival; EU says delegation chair Lynn Boylan also barred, calling off entire trip to Jerusalem, Ramallah

Israel says it denied entry to European Union lawmaker Rima Hassan, accusing her of promoting boycotts of the country.

Israel on Monday barred two European Union lawmakers, Lynn Boylan and Rima Hassan, from entering the country, citing Hassan’s alleged support for boycotts against Israel. Both were refused entry at Ben-Gurion airport and ordered to return to Europe.

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,

Rima Hassan is French national of Palestinian origin known for her support to Palestinians, exposing Israel's atrocities in Gaza - Anadolu Ajansı