Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Monday afternoon announced that Israel has made a decision to expel Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority from the country in the wake of Canberra’s announcement earlier on Monday that it has banned MK Simcha Rothman from entering the country. Of course, the move is also in response to Australia’s recent announcement that it intends to soon recognize a Palestinian state. “I decided to revoke the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority,” Sa’ar said. “The Australian Ambassador to Israel was just notified on the matter.” “I also instructed the Israeli Embassy in Canberra to carefully examine any official Australian visa application for entry to Israel.” “This follows Australia’s decision to recognize a ‘Palestinian state’ and against the backdrop of Australia’s unjustified refusal to grant visas to a number of Israeli figures, including former Minister Ayelet Shaked and the Chairman of the Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, MK Simcha Rothman.” “While antisemitism is raging in Australia, including manifestations of violence against Jews and Jewish institutions, the Australian government is choosing to fuel it by false accusations, as if the visit of Israeli figures will disrupt public order and harm Australia’s Muslim population.” “It is shameful and unacceptable!” Sa’ar asserted. (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)  | Read More The Yeshiva World