Ghana to Summon Israeli Embassy Officials Over “Inhumane” Treatment of Nationals
Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns detention and deportation of Ghanaian travellers in Israel, warns of possible reciprocal actions if concerns are not addressed
- Ghana to summon Israeli Embassy officials over alleged mistreatment of nationals at Ben Gurion Airport
- Four MPs were detained for over five hours, while three other travellers were deported
- Government calls the actions “provocative and unacceptable” and may take reciprocal measures
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to summon officials of the Israeli Embassy in Accra on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following what it described as inhumane and unjust treatment of Ghanaian travellers — including four MPs — at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport.
In a strongly worded statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, condemned Israeli authorities for detaining seven Ghanaian nationals upon arrival in Tel Aviv on Sunday, December 7, without valid cause.
Four members of a parliamentary delegation attending the Annual International Cybersecurity Conference were held for more than five hours before being released, reportedly only after intensive diplomatic intervention. The remaining three travellers were deported on the next available flight and have since returned to Ghana.
The Ministry described the treatment as deliberate targeting of Ghanaians, calling it “extremely provocative, unacceptable, and inconsistent with the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries.”
It also rejected Israel’s claim that the incident arose from alleged non-cooperation by Ghana’s Embassy in Tel Aviv, insisting that the mission acted fully in line with international law and that Israel’s explanation was “untenable.”
The government further indicated it is considering appropriate reciprocal measures if Israel fails to satisfactorily resolve the matter.
