The Government of Ghana has declared its intention to summon officials from the Israeli Embassy in Accra on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in response to what it characterizes as inhumane and unjustified treatment of Ghanaian travelers — including four Members of a Parliamentary delegation — at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport.
In a strongly worded statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, condemned the actions of Israeli authorities, disclosing that seven Ghanaian nationals were detained upon their arrival in Tel Aviv on Sunday, December 7, without any legitimate reason.
Among those detained were four members of a parliamentary delegation attending the Annual International Cybersecurity Conference. They were reportedly held for over five hours before being released, only after what the ministry referred to as “strenuous diplomatic intervention.”
The other three travelers were deported on the next available flight and have since returned to Ghana.
The Ministry characterized the treatment of the delegation and other travelers as a deliberate targeting of Ghanaians, labeling the conduct of Israeli authorities as “extremely provocative, unacceptable, and inconsistent with the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries.”
It also rejected claims made by Israeli authorities that the incident stemmed from alleged non-cooperation by Ghana’s Embassy in Tel Aviv concerning deportation processes.
The ministry asserted that Ghana’s mission has been “responsive and compliant with international law,” deeming Israel’s justification as “untenable.”
In the statement, the government indicated that it is also contemplating appropriate reciprocal measures should Israel fail to adequately address the concerns raised.
