Australia, Netanyahu and Albanese
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Relations between the two countries have frayed since Australia said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state.
Australia’s prime minister responds to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s accusation that he is ‘weak’ and has ‘betrayed Israel.’
While Israel's prime minister has criticised Australia's decision on Palestinian statehood — even calling Anthony Albanese a "weak" leader — experts say this kind of treatment is far from unusual.
Israel's foreign minister said on Monday he had revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, following a decision by Canberra to recognise a Palestinian state and cancel an Israeli lawmaker's visa.
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Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition
In an escalating international dispute, Israel launched a series of diplomatic attacks against several of its Western allies as they prepare to recognize a Palestinian state next month.
Australia and Israel are – were – traditional allies. A former leader of Australia’s Labor party and then president of the United Nations General Assembly, Herbert Evatt, played a significant role
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Granting visas to enter Australia is a delicate balancing act - whether you’re a politician or not
Australia’s process of granting (and cancelling) visas is back in the spotlight. It’s a complicated issue, both legally and politically.
Australia's relationship with Israel is "the worst it has ever been" after the Netanyahu government revoked visas for Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority.