Why did Australia give visas to Israeli soldiers but not Bassem Youssef?

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Australia

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Australia recently granted visas to Israeli soldiers, raising questions about its immigration policy. In contrast, Bassem Youssef, a critic of the Israeli regime, was denied a visa to enter Australia. This situation highlights concerns regarding the criteria for visa selection and the political implications of these decisions.

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