Ghana-Israel Diplomatic Deportation Row

Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in a retaliatory move after accusing Israeli authorities of ill-treating and unjustly deporting Ghanaian travelers at Israel — Ben Gurion Airport. Seven Ghanaians, including four members of a parliamentary delegation, were allegedly detained for hours without cause, with three ultimately deported. Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Israel's actions as 'provocative, unacceptable and inconsistent' with their six-decade-long relations. The Charge d'Affaires ad interim of the Israeli Embassy in Accra was summoned, and both governments have agreed to pursue an 'amicable resolution'. This incident follows Ghana's previous condemnations of Israeli actions, including airstrikes in Qatar and calls for more aid to Gaza, which analysts suggest may have contributed to the strained relations.