Defying the order not to take photos – yes it’s a shameless selfie! pic.twitter.com/9yWhV1AppT
— Gary Spedding (@GarySpedding) January 10, 2014
Update: I’m being taken to airport for deportation. I’ve signed power of attorney & my case will be taken to court even in my absence
— Gary Spedding (@GarySpedding) January 10, 2014
Non-violent peace activist @GarySpedding detained upon arrival to be deported and banned from Israel for 10 years https://t.co/6X1DX9tpte
— D Roth (@adanielroth) January 9, 2014
Peace activist, Alliance Party member and founder of Queen’s University Belfast Palestine Solidarity Society, Gary Spedding at Ben Gurion airport, Tel Aviv earlier following his deportation.
The British embassy was told Mr Spedding, 23, was a threat to Israel because “he was very popular on the social networks and could start demonstrations if allowed into the country”.
British activist detained entering Israel, facing 10-year ban (972)
