Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni has condemned Israel's decision to bar his entry, describing it as a 'hostile act' intended to isolate Palestinians and conceal ongoing human rights violations. Collboni, whose city has severed ties with Israel, shared on social media that he was invited by Palestinian officials to witness conditions in Ramallah and Bethlehem firsthand. His planned itinerary included meetings with Israeli peace organizations, commemorations at the graves of prominent Israeli and Palestinian leaders, and a visit to a refugee camp in Amman. Collboni asserts that the move to deny his delegation entry only strengthens their commitment to peace, justice, and the recognition of Palestinian rights.

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