[wideawake]

Buchanan would probably support this kind of activity, given his implacable hatred of Israel.

But it is a violation of international law to prevent a traveler from contacting his embassy.

I believe US convictions of UK citizens have been overturned for law enforcement's failure to contact UK consuls on their behalf - let alone denying them access.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

But it is a violation of international law to prevent a traveler from contacting his embassy.

Technically, I think that since he hadn't officially entered the country there was so such requirement.