Arabic version: أستراليا تواجه تساؤلات بشأن تأشيرات جنود إسرائيليين

According to Al Jazeera, the Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers to enter the country for the Sydney Marathon.

The scrutiny concerns Australia’s obligations under international law, Al Jazeera reported. Some people have described the decision to grant the visas as a betrayal.

The report also contrasts the entry granted to the Israeli soldiers with the treatment of Bassem Youssef, raising questions over Australia’s visa decisions.

Al Jazeera’s Soraya Lennie explained why critics are seeking answers from the government over the soldiers’ participation in the marathon.