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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shahana Yasmin

Australia revokes visa of Israeli influencer who had called Islam a ‘murderous ideology’

Australia has cancelled the visa of a British-Israeli social media influencer, saying it will not admit visitors whose purpose is to “spread hatred”.

Influencer Sammy Yahood, 25, was due to fly to Australia for a speaking tour, but had been notified of his revoked visa status just three hours prior to his scheduled departure, according to a video he posted on Instagram.

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