Australia's Visa Double Standard Exposed The recent news that dozens of Israeli soldiers were granted visas to participate in the Sydney Marathon while prominent Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef was denied entry has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability from Canberra.
The decision appears to be a straightforward visa application debacle, but it reveals a complex web of politics and principle beneath the surface.
The Israeli Exception Australia's decision to grant visas to Israeli soldiers is astonishing given its obligations under international law.