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

Penny Wong calls decision unjustified', and follows Australia's refusal of a visa for the far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman

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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.