The New Zealand Immigration Authority has begun asking Israelis applying for an entry visa to disclose details of their military service as a condition for visiting the country, Israeli media reported yesterday.
The measure comes against the backdrop of the genocidal war waged by Israel with American support against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip between 7 October 2023 and 19 January 2025.
The Times of Israel reported: “Israelis of reserve service age who applied for tourist visas to New Zealand have been asked to report whether they had served in the Israel Defence Forces — as almost all Israeli citizens are required to do — and whether they are active reservists.”
“Those who answered affirmatively were required to complete detailed questionnaires about their military service,” the newspaper added.
Human rights organisations, including the Hind Rajab Foundation, are pursuing Israeli soldiers who participated in the genocide in Gaza, and are seeking to bring them before local courts in the countries they visit.
NZ and Aus didn’t suddenly grow a moral consciousness, these war criminals have the possibility of clogging up local courts and exposing our hypocrisy. Best not to even let them in.
Sigh, and I was about to praise the country.
