December 16, 2025
RED FM News Desk
A delegation of 30 Canadians, including six members of Parliament, was denied entry into the West Bank early Tuesday, raising concerns among advocacy groups involved in the visit.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), which had representatives in the delegation, said border officials asked each delegate to sign a form acknowledging they posed a threat to public safety. All members of the group refused to sign the document, according to an NCCM spokesperson.
NCCM CEO Stephen Brown, who was not part of the delegation, described the incident as “deeply troubling and extremely disappointing.” In a statement to CBC News, Brown said the delegation had received electronic travel authorizations from Israel prior to arriving at the border.
“While we are saddened by this outcome, it regrettably aligns with a broader pattern by the Israeli government of restricting access to those seeking to independently witness the realities in the occupied territories,” Brown said.
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