Diplomatic Disputes

Jenny Kwan says she is concerned about obtaining entry to Israel and the occupied West Bank, expecting Israeli-controlled access could create obstacles during the delegation’s trip; she warned that "at any juncture, anything could happen" regarding travel and access.

Sameer Zuberi believes international presence in disputed areas helps calm diplomatic tensions because it encourages local actors to behave better; reflecting this, he joined a parliamentary delegation traveling to Israel and the occupied West Bank to provide on-the-ground engagement.