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Israel revokes visas for some Australian diplomats

On Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel had cancelled the visas of Australian officials assigned to the Palestinian Authority in Canberra.
This decision followed Australia's recent recognition of Palestinian statehood and refusal to grant visas to Israeli figures like Simcha Rothman and Ayelet Shaked.
Sa'ar criticized the Australian government for promoting antisemitism by wrongly suggesting that visits by Israeli individuals could lead to unrest and negatively impact the Muslim communities in Australia.
Rothman’s visa was revoked just one day before he was scheduled to attend community events in Australia supporting the Jewish community, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stating that visitors who promote hate and discord are not welcome.
The move further escalates tensions between Israel and Australia and signals a deepening diplomatic rift amid rising antisemitism and conflicting policies on the Palestinian issue.

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