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Australia bars visit by Israel’s former justice minister

“These are dark days for Australian democracy,” said former Israeli politician Ayelet Shaked, who claimed the decision was due to the "radically pro-Palestinian policies" of the Australian government.

The Australian government has declined to grant an entry visa to former Israeli justice minister Ayelet Shaked, who had planned to travel there to attend a pro-Israel event, Shaked said on Thursday.

Shaked, a right-wing former politician who is ideologically to the left of several current cabinet ministers in Israel’s government, told Channel 12 News that the decision was due to “the anti-Israel and radically pro-Palestinian” policies of the current Australian government, which has been led by the left-wing Labor Party since 2022.

“The current Australian government is an anti-Israel, radical pro-Palestinian government, some of it even antisemitic. For political reasons, since I’m opposed to a Palestinian state, it won’t allow me to attend a strategic dialog” on Israel-Australian relations, said Shaked. “These are dark days for Australian democracy. This government chose to be on the wrong side of history.”  

Shaked applied for a visa to attend an event organized by the Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council, or AIJAC, the main pro-Israel group in Australia.

In September, Australia’s parliament introduced new hate-speech legislation following the targeting of the Jewish and pro-Israel community in the aftermath of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, massacre in southern Israel. Shaked was barred to “offset” that move, an unnamed source familiar with the decision told Channel 12.

In November 2023, Shaked said during a television interview that “with God’s help and the Israel Defense Forces, [the southern Gaza city of] Khan Younis will become a soccer field.” She also called for the international community to let in refugees from Gaza.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in April that Canberra would consider recognition of a Palestinian state. Her government has walked back the decision by the previous conservative government to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

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[Anonymous] 23:21 23.11.2024
We need to pray for Australia 🇦🇺 🙏 have mercy on them and there nation minister to them lord open there eyes to the truth your word is truth in Jesus name amen justice to Israel and peace amen 🙏
Cindy 12:46 22.11.2024
Hang on Australia! Hang on Canada! We’ve got you. Stand and pray, boldly and loudly. We and God will free the USA and Israel and then we’re coming to help you! We’ve got this, but God needs our prayer
Pete Pala 03:01 22.11.2024
Australia is a runaway liberal shithole.
Services 808 00:35 22.11.2024
I’m Australian and I’m in shock at what a stupid government we have. Let’s of Gazans are getting Visa’s though.
[Anonymous] 23:41 21.11.2024
Australia will never get a dime of my vacation money. I’m not Jewish or aligned with Palestine. But turning away a Jew b/c she doesn’t agree with you ideas. Democracy is indeed dead in Australia!!!!
Sarah B 22:05 21.11.2024
Banning Jews in Australia in 2024, we know what comes next! Shameful
[Anonymous] 21:50 21.11.2024
These WOMEN should goggle radical Islam. You have your rights now but you won’t get them when Islam controls.
Raymond Fodor 18:35 21.11.2024
GREAT SHAME ON THE AUSTRALIAN GOV'T FOR SUCH AN IGNOMINIOUS AND UNINFORMED STUPID POLICIES.
[Anonymous] 18:16 21.11.2024
Shame on them
Joe Cross 18:16 21.11.2024
She should do a virtual appearance where she can still say what she has to say and may be a way to get her message out to those that want to hear from her. They may even try to stop that attempt. 🇮🇱
Joe Cross 18:14 21.11.2024
These are the days of actions that will be used for or against those nations who have the choice of blessing or cursing Israel. The choice they choose will be upon their own heads. Gods Word is final!
Aliza Circle 18:13 21.11.2024
Right now Jews ✡️ are no longer safe anywhere but in Israel. There they are in a Jewish ✡️ state ✡️ and in Israel ✡️.
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