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

Israel's prime minister has accused his Australian counterpart of having "betrayed Israel" and "abandoned" Australia's Jewish community, after days of growing strain between the two countries. Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that history would remember Anthony Albanese "for what he is: a weak politician".

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

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.

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.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Monday that Israel has revoked the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority, escalating a diplomatic dispute with Canberra. The decision was formally conveyed to the Australian Ambassador to Israel earlier in the day.

Australia’s Home Affairs department misconstrued a statement by MK Simcha Rothman to ban him, claiming he called Gazan children "enemies", Sky News reveals. The full transcript shows he was advocating for refugees to be taken in by other nations.