The Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers into the country.
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 for the Sydney Marathon, despite obligations under international law. Soraya Lennie explains why some are calling this a betrayal.
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