Her principles Australian They decided to cancel the visa of Israeli far -right MP, Simha Rothman, who belongs to Prime Minister’s government coalition, Benjamin Netanyahu in the Israel and who has requested the annexation of the occupied West Bank.
Simha Rothman, a member of the Party of Religious Zionism led by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotric, was scheduled to go to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia later, in August.
It is recalled that Australia is among the countries to recognize the state of Palestine in September a decision which, according to Rothman, will be “a serious mistake and a great reward for Hamas and terrorism”.
He said he has been informed of the cancellation of his visa because of his statements, with which he has asked Israel to put the West Bank under full control. It has even argued that the demand for the creation of a Palestinian state will lead to the destruction of the state of Israel and has described the children of Palestinians in Gaza “enemies”.
In June, the Australian Prime Minister’s government, Anthony Albanesi, along with the governments of other four countries, imposed sanctions on Smotric and also far-right Israeli Minister of Interior Minister, Ithamar Ben-Gvir for the promotion.
“Everything I have personally said has been repeatedly said by the vast majority of citizens in Israel and the Israeli government,” Rothman told Reuters.
Australian Interior Minister Tony Berk even said in a statement that “our government is adopting a harsh stance on those who seek to come to our country and sow discord. If you come to Australia to spread a message of hatred and discord, we don’t want you here, “he said.
For his part, Rothman, who had been invited to Australia by the Australian Jewish Union (AJA), accused the Albanesi government of “clear and blatant anti -Semitism”. “This anti -Semitic decision is not aimed at me. It aims at the Jewish community in Australia, the state and the people of Israel, “he added.
AJA chief Robert Gregory explained that the aim of Rothman’s visit was “to show solidarity with the Australian Jewish community, which is facing a wave of anti -Semitism. He also added that during his stay in the country the Israeli MP would also meet anti -Semitism.