Albanese Government cancels senior Israeli politician’s visa

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Albanese Government cancels senior Israeli politician’s visa at the last minute.

"Simcha Rothman is chair of the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee and a senior member of the Israeli Government.

The purpose of Mr Rothman’s visit was to show solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community, which is facing a wave of antisemitism. AJA had arranged for him to meet with victims, visit targeted Jewish institutions, and address numerous Jewish schools and synagogues. I have just returned from Israel and can attest that there is growing alarm there about the situation for Jews in Australia under the Albanese Government. The visit was not in any way connected to current events in the Middle East.

This is a viciously antisemitic move from a government that is obsessed with targeting the Jewish community and Israel.

All the paperwork was filled out correctly and on time and the visa was approved. The timing of the cancellation at the last minute was spiteful and intended to cause maximum harm to the Australian Jewish community. Mr Rothman received his cancellation on the day he was to head to the airport for his flight.

This government has a track record of cancelling the visas of Jewish and Israeli visitors, including Ayelet Shaked and Hillel Fuld. The message from the Albanese Government to Jews is clear and we urge all Jews to seriously consider whether it is safe for them to visit Australia under this government.

We are hearing of increasing numbers of Australian Jews who feel unwelcome under this government and are planning to leave. It seems the government is happy to replace them by importing thousands of Gazans.

Israel is fully justified in taking strong measures in response to this and we have briefed contacts in the Trump Administration who are also concerned about events in Australia."