The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the recent detention and deportation of its citizens by Israeli authorities at Ben Gurion International Airport, describing the actions as “inhumane and traumatic” and “unfairly targeting Ghanaian travellers.”
The incident occurred on Sunday, December 7, 2025, involving seven Ghanaian travellers, including four members of a parliamentary delegation attending the Annual International Cybersecurity Conference in Tel Aviv.
The four parliamentarians were held for over five hours before being released following “strenuous diplomatic intervention,” while the remaining three were deported to Ghana on the next available flight.
In a statement on Wednesday, December 10, the government emphasized that the treatment of Ghanaian nationals was “extremely provocative, unacceptable and inconsistent with our friendly historical relations,” noting the six decades of cordial ties between the two countries.
Ghana rejected claims from Israeli authorities that the incident stemmed from alleged non-cooperation by the Ghanaian Embassy in Tel Aviv, calling the justification “totally untenable” and affirming that its mission “has been responsive and compliant with international law.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that officials of the Israeli Embassy in Accra will be summoned “to convey our displeasure in the strongest possible terms.”
The government is also considering “appropriate reciprocal action” in response to the incident, signaling a firm stance on protecting the rights of its citizens abroad.
Ghana’s diplomatic move underscores the country’s commitment to safeguarding its nationals while preserving the longstanding friendly relationship with Israel.
Read below the statement
