He said she had stated her reason for visiting as a trip to Gaza , but authorities explained to her that the crossing was closed and consequently refused to allow her to enter the country . Activist Benjamin says she was detained , assaulted in Gaza . An Western official says she was `` denied entry , not detained '' Medea Benjamin was trying to travel to Cairo , the official said . Authorities told her the crossing was closed and refused to allow her entry , he said .
Activist Benjamin says she was detained , assaulted in Gaza . An Western official says she was `` denied entry , not detained '' Medea Benjamin was trying to travel to Cairo , the official said . Authorities told her the crossing was closed and refused to allow her entry , he said .