Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in response to the alleged mistreatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaian travelers by Israeli authorities. The action was confirmed in an official statement from the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and shared by Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto.
The statement noted that the Israelis arrived in Accra but were immediately expelled after Ghanaian officials concluded that Israel had unfairly targeted Ghanaian nationals. “Following the ill-treatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaian nationals by Israeli authorities, the Government of Ghana has been compelled to retaliate by deporting three Israelis,” the statement read.
The Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Israeli Embassy in Accra was summoned for clarification, as the ambassador is currently unavailable. Both governments are seeking an amicable resolution to the diplomatic row.
The Ghanaian government emphasized its commitment to protecting the dignity of its citizens, stating, “Ghana deeply values our relations with all friendly countries and expects our citizens to be treated with dignity and respect.”
This development follows incidents at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, where Ghanaian travelers, including members of a parliamentary delegation, were detained for hours without justification. Ghana condemned Israel’s actions as “provocative” and reaffirmed that it would consider reciprocal measures for the treatment of its citizens.
As tensions remain, the diplomatic relationship between Ghana and Israel is closely monitored as both nations seek to address the underlying issues.
