Report: Australia cancels visa of far-right Israeli politician before speaking tour

A far-right Israeli politician from Israel's Religious Zionist Party has been denied entry to Australia hours before his visit for a speaking tour, The Guardian reported.

Simcha Rothman previously described the children in Gaza as “enemies” and called for Israel’s total control of the West Bank.

“Our government takes a hard line on people who seek to come to our country and spread division,” the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said in a statement.

“If you are coming to Australia to spread a message of hate and division, we don’t want you here. Under our government, Australia will be a country where everyone can be safe, and feel safe," he said.

Rothman will not be able to apply for a new visa for three years, the report said.