Australian Government Issues Temporary Visas to Israelis, Palestinians

The temporary visas shows Australia’s commitment to addressing the humanitarian implications of the conflict and providing support to those affected.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (C) speaks as he stands next to (L-R) Jim Chalmers, Penny Wong, Richard Marles and Katy Gallagher during a press conference at Parliament House on May 23, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. David Gray/Getty Images

The Australian government granted temporary visas to 1,800 people in Israel and 860 people in Gaza through “normal processes” since the Israeli government declared war against Hamas following a deadly coordinated strike on Israeli civilians on Oct. 7.

The people applied for the visas to Australia between Oct. 7 and Nov. 20.