Canadian lawmakers denied entry to West Bank by Israel

A Canadian delegation that includes six members of parliament was denied entry into the occupied West Bank by Israel on Tuesday, CBC News reported. 

The travelers were reportedly asked to sign waivers deeming them potential safety threats if they entered the territory. They declined, and were not allowed entry.

The Toronto Star cited Israeli concerns about the trip's funding. 

An Israeli official told the paper that because the funding can be traced back to Islamic Relief - a designated terror group in Israel - the delegation could not enter the occupied West Bank. 

Islamic Relief has not confirmed that it provides funding to Canadian Muslim Vote, which is the group that reportedly organised the trip. 

Islamic Relief is one of the foremost aid groups in North America, and caries out humanitarian work both domestically and internationally.