Detention of two British MPs in Israel: Is it a diplomatic escalation?

Israeli authorities detained two British Labour Party parliamentarians upon their arrival as part of a parliamentary delegation on an official visit, sparking angry political reactions in London. Sky News reported that the MPs, Yuan Yang and Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh, were denied entry into the country due to suspicions of intending to "document activities of Israeli security forces and spread hatred against Israel," according to a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Immigration. This move has caused dissatisfaction within the British government, with Foreign Minister David Lamy expressing his strong rejection of this treatment, calling it "unacceptable, unjust, and extremely disturbing." Lamy stated that he has been in contact with ministers in the Israeli government to convey his dismay over the incident, emphasizing that this is not the way elected MPs representing the British Parliament should be treated. He mentioned that the British government is in direct contact with the MPs, offering them full support, and reiterated the focus on pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza, resuming negotiations to end the fighting, ensuring the release of prisoners, and stopping the ongoing bloodshed in the region.