Israel has canceled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials just days before they were set to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories. This comes after Israel recently denied entry to two British members of parliament and amid diplomatic tensions following President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France would soon recognize a Palestinian state. The group of lawmakers, from France's Ecologist and Communist parties, called the visa cancellations 'collective punishment' and demanded a meeting with Macron and action from the government to ensure they are allowed into the country.