Ghana has sent three Israeli nationals out of the country after accusing Israeli authorities of mistreating and wrongfully deporting several Ghanaians who arrived in Tel Aviv last week.
The move signals Accra’s stance that it will not tolerate what it considers unfair treatment of its citizens abroad.
In a statement on 10 December, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said three Ghanaians were removed from Israel “without justification” and under conditions the ministry described as unacceptable.
In response, the Ghanaian government ordered three Israelis who had recently arrived in the country to be put on flights out of Ghana.
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister shared the announcement online, stating the government felt “compelled” to act after the incident at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. He added that both nations are now seeking a diplomatic resolution.
The ministry confirmed that Israel’s chargé d’affaires in Accra was summoned for talks, as the Israeli ambassador was out of the country at the time.
While stressing that relations with Israel remain important, Ghana said visitors from friendly countries must receive the same respect that Ghana expects for its own citizens abroad.
The incident occurred on 7 December, when a group of Ghanaians travelling to Israel, including four parliamentary delegates attending a cybersecurity conference were detained upon arrival. Three were denied entry and placed on return flights.
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described Israel’s actions as “traumatic” and suggested the travellers had been unfairly singled out.
By deporting the three Israelis, Ghana has sent a clear message: any perceived mistreatment of its citizens will meet with a firm response. The episode adds a fresh challenge to diplomatic relations as both governments work to calm tensions.
