Jerusalem -  Israel’s defense minister revoked on Wednesday the VIP entry permit of the Palestinian Authority’s outreach liaison to Israeli society on Wednesday, on charges that he committed “subversive political activities.”

The Defense Ministry says Avigdor Lieberman revoked the permit of Mohammed Al-Madani because he tried to create a political party that included Arab citizens of Israel and Mizrahi Jews, or those of Middle Eastern descent. The VIP permit allowed Al-Madani to enter Israeli territory without long waits at checkpoints.

Al-Madani said he met with hundreds of Israelis across the political spectrum in an attempt to reactivate the moribund peace process and reach a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He denied he was starting a party.

In an announcement issued in Hebrew, Al-Madani said the cancellation of his permit exposes the “racist character ... Lieberman brought to the Israeli defense ministry.”... Read More: VIN