Australia cancels visa of British-Israeli influencer for 'spreading hatred'

Australia has canceled the visa of British-Israeli influencer Sammy Yahood, who was scheduled to speak at several events in the country. The Australian home affairs minister stated the visa was revoked because Yahood was coming to "spread hatred," referencing the influencer's public statements calling Islam a "disgusting ideology." Yahood, a Krav Maga instructor who recently moved to Israel, responded by calling the minister a "tyrant" on social media. This decision aligns with Australia's new hate speech laws and follows previous visa cancellations for other Israeli figures accused of divisive rhetoric.