Australia has revoked the visa of pro-Israel activist Hillel Furdo, who was set to participate in a fundraiser for Israeli Medical Services, resulting in a three-year ban due to allegations of “Islamophobia.”
Furdo announced on X that he had been prohibited from entering the country.
He is well regarded in the Israeli tech sector and within the pro-Israel online community. While his posts can be quite intense, they remain largely within the realm of serious debate. He also shares news and insights about the event.
The situation regarding Israel is drawing attention:
Being a dual citizen of Israel and the US, Furdo was due to raise funds for a new facility at a Mazen David Adm event in Sydney and Melbourne, aimed at setting up a healthcare center in Rehabim, southern Israel. His visit was canceled out of concern that he might use the event to incite animosity “against a particular segment of the community, specifically the Islamic population,” as stated in a letter from the Ministry of Interior.
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Furdo mentioned to the Times of Israel that he had received his travel visa months in advance without any issues. “But on Thursday, someone caught my eye and called for people to reach out to the immigration office to prevent my entry. The next morning, I received an email from them.”
A social media initiative led by Palestinian anti-Israel activists described Furdo as a “famous Zionist hate speaker,” claiming he has a noted history of promoting hate speech, Islamophobia, and misleading information. They provided detailed instructions on how to file complaints with authorities.
The Trump administration is advocating for Furdo, with US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee addressing Australia’s Home Minister, Tony Burke, expressing dissent.
Furdo is also the brother of the late Ali Fuldo, who was killed by Palestinian terrorists but managed to defend himself and others by using his weapon. The Trump administration has begun expelling and banning anti-Israel activists from the United States, linked to protests that have targeted Jewish communities and disrupted campus life.
