Australia and Israel have taken diplomatic efforts against each other as tensions between the two nations over the war in Gaza grow.

Now the row has become personal, with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashing out at Mr Albanese in an unusually pointed public missive. On X, Mr Netanyahu’s office wrote: “History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia’s Jews.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed accusations from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called the Australian leader a "weak politician" for recognizing a Palestinian state.

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.

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

As Australia and Israel trade visa cancellations, the far-right Israeli politician at the centre of the storm says Australia needs to choose between Israel and Hamas.

Australia has launched the National Innovation Visa (NIV), replacing the Global Talent Visa. It offers 4,000 annual spots for exceptional researchers, innovators, and creative professionals to settle permanently and contribute to the economy.

Five teenagers are charged with allegedly attacking an Indian man with a machete in Australia. A 15-year-old has been arrested in the matter.