Jerusalem: Irish nationalist leader Gerry Adams says the Israeli regime has barred him from making a planned visit to the Gaza Strip during a three-day tour of the region.
Adams says he was not given a reason for the Israeli decision preventing Fridays trip and adds that he is disappointed by it.
Israels Defence Ministry which controls access to the densely populated strip was not immediately available for comment.
Adams Sinn Fein Party has long taken a pro-Palestinian position in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Earlier in his trip to the region, Adams met with Issac Herzog, leader of Israels opposition Labour Party, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Adams said that while in Gaza, he had intended on meeting with NGOs, and visiting hospitals and other public institutions.?
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