The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 20 August 2025.
The FCDO has released a statement on the Government of Israel’s decision to revoke the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority.
An FCDO spokesperson said:
The Government of Israel’s decision to revoke the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority is counter-productive. It will only close the space for dialogue and diplomacy which is so essential to delivering a long-term solution for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Together with our allies, including Australia, we are working on a framework for peace for what comes next in Gaza and to deliver a two-state solution. The first step must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages and a surge in aid.