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US Activist Denied Entry to Israel Amid Expulsion Trend

1/9/2026

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A Jewish American man with a three-year residency visa was denied entry to Israel over left-wing anarchism and nationalistic crime activity.
Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) did not provide evidence, and the man has never been charged.
He appealed the decision, reflecting a broader trend of expelling activists.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has supported expulsions for national security, and the Knesset has held hearings on the issue.

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Story summary

A Jewish American man with a three-year residency visa was denied entry to Israel over left-wing anarchism and nationalistic crime activity.
Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) did not provide evidence, and the man has never been charged.
He appealed the decision, reflecting a broader trend of expelling activists.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has supported expulsions for national security, and the Knesset has held hearings on the issue.