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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Sarah Basford Canales

Israel’s foreign minister revokes visas of Australian representatives to Palestinian Authority

Gideon Sa'ar, Israel’s foreign minister, said Australia’s refusal of a visa for Simcha Rothman was ‘shameful’.
Gideon Sa'ar, Israel’s foreign minister, said Australia’s refusal of a visa for Simcha Rothman was ‘shameful’. Photograph: Lev Radin/Shutterstock

Israel’s foreign minister has revoked the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority, citing Australia’s “unjustified refusal” to grant visas to Israeli figures and its intention to recognise Palestinian statehood.

In a post to X on Monday night, Gideon Sa’ar said the decision was made following the Albanese government’s cancellation of Simcha Rothman’s visa on Monday ahead of his speaking tour this month.

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