Ms Bird added: “I came to stand alongside Palestinians being attacked for harvesting olives on their own land. Instead, we were turned away, with no reason given.
“More than ever, Palestinians are being subject to terror and violence by the IDF and illegal settlers.
“Increased blockades, demolitions and unthinkable violence have become the norm for Palestinians in the West Bank.
“It is more important now than ever that we bear witness and show our solidarity.”
