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30 August 2026

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

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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

The Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers into the country.

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