Jewish-American barred by Israel calls settler violence ‘state terror’

A Jewish‑American activist who has worked with Palestinian groups in the occupied West Bank says he was denied entry to Israel after a recent trip abroad. The activist, who has not been named in official statements, told reporters that Israeli authorities barred his re‑entry at Ben Gurion Airport, citing his involvement in projects that support Palestinian civil society in the territories under Israeli military control.

Israeli officials have not provided a comment on the specific case, and the government’s policy on entry restrictions for foreign nationals engaged in political activism in the West Bank remains ambiguous. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Israeli security measures and the activities of international advocates who collaborate with Palestinian organizations, a dynamic that has drawn scrutiny from human‑rights groups and diplomatic observers alike.