Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, says that he urged authorities to block American YouTuber Tyler Oliveira from entering the country, a recommendation that was carried out when he was stopped at the border and refused entry upon arrival.

Oliveira was detained during routine questioning at passport control and ultimately denied admission into Israel.

According to the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, the move was based on conduct that “goes beyond legitimate freedom of expression” and includes “inciting statements against Jews and the dissemination of content with antisemitic characteristics.”

Chikli stated, “The celebration is over. Anyone who comes here with the goal of spreading hatred will be sent back the way they came. As part of the implementation of the new policy I outlined, entry or activity in Israel will not be permitted for anyone who spreads antisemitic content, supports BDS, or incites against the State of Israel and the Jewish people. The rule is simple: whoever incites against us simply will not be here.”

Officials said the ministry’s director general, Avi Cohen-Scali, formally advised the Population and Immigration Authority to bar Oliveira’s entry after receiving prior intelligence that he planned to visit Israel. Upon landing, authorities acted on that recommendation and arranged for his return to the United States.

The decision followed Amendment No. 40 to Israel’s Entry Law of 1952, along with inter-ministerial agreements that allow the transfer of intelligence and recommendations from the Diaspora Affairs Ministry regarding visa denials.

The ministry described Oliveira’s YouTube content as primarily consisting of “field” reporting, including street interviews, investigative-style videos, and documentary content. It noted that several of his recent productions had drawn backlash, particularly those focusing on Orthodox Jewish communities in the United States.

Cohen-Scali stated, “We will not allow factors seeking to defame our country to operate freely. Thanks to the fruitful cooperation between government bodies, we are succeeding in preventing hostile elements from being present within our territory.”

Among the material cited by officials were comments Oliveira allegedly made in a May 8, 2026, interview with Tucker Carlson, where he claimed that “Jews systematically exploit the generosity of others” and “use intergenerational guilt surrounding the Holocaust for their own needs.” The ministry also said Oliveira argued that Jews label all criticism against them as antisemitism.

Authorities also pointed to a February 24, 2026, video in which Oliveira said he intended to “expose the invasion of the Jewish community” in New Jersey. In that video, he reportedly referred to the situation as a “Jewish takeover” and claimed the community was “very racist” and functioned similarly to “organized crime.”

The ministry further alleged that Oliveira accused Jewish communities of prioritizing their own members over others, relying on taxpayer funding, and exerting influence over politicians, claiming they “buy politicians so they pass laws that benefit them.”

In addition, officials referenced a January 16, 2026, video in which Oliveira described Kiryas Yoel as “a New York town invaded by Jews addicted to welfare.”