Israel Denies Work Visa to German Journalist Over Anti-Zionist Stance
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority denied a work visa to German journalist Serena Bilanceri on Sunday, preventing her from becoming the permanent Israel correspondent for Die Tageszeitung. The decision followed a recommendation from the Diaspora Affairs Ministry, citing Bilanceri's articles accusing Israel of "apartheid" and calling for international sanctions. Ministry director-general Avi Cohen Scali stated that individuals who "slander Israel" and call for boycotts will not be allowed into the country. This action is part of a broader effort by Israeli authorities to counter foreign criticism and boycott calls.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel denied a work visa to German journalist Serena Bilanceri due to her "anti-Zionist politics".
- The Population and Immigration Authority cited Bilanceri's articles accusing Israel of "apartheid" and calling for sanctions.
- Avi Cohen Scali stated Israel will not tolerate calls for a boycott under the guise of journalism.
- The decision was made under an amendment to the Entry into Israel Law allowing denial of entry for anti-state actors.
- Bilanceri was set to become the permanent Israel correspondent for the German newspaper Die Tageszeitung.
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