Israel and Australia have had diplomatic relations since the Australian government of Ben Chifley recognised Israel on 28 January 1949. [3] The Liberal–Country Party Coalition supported Israel during and after the 1967 Six-Day War.

Oct 18, 2022 · Australia has reversed a decision made four years ago to recognise West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the 2018 move had undermined peace and "put Australia...

Dec 4, 2024 · Australia has voted in favour of a UN resolution demanding Israel rapidly end its occupation of the Palestinian Territories. The vote represents a shift in a longstanding position.

A vibrant Australian-Jewish community, which numbers about 99,950 (2021 census), is an important element of Australia's relationship with Israel. There are 11,035 Israeli-born people living in Australia, mostly in Victoria and NSW, and about 10-12,000 Australians living in Israel.

Dec 4, 2024 · Australia on Tuesday voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution calling on Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and Gaza, breaking with its position of opposing the measure for two...

Fallout from the war in Gaza has created a deepening rift in relations between Australia and Israel. The hostilities are political and personal.

Dec 7, 2024 · Australia’s once-friendly relationship with Israel has spiralled from simmering tension into outright hostility after a remarkably caustic intervention into Australian domestic politics by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Nov 14, 2024 · Jewish leaders condemned the Albanese government as rewarding terrorism and splitting from its major security ally after Australia shifted its stance in the UN to recognise Palestinians’...

Nov 22, 2024 · Australia has split with US President Joe Biden over an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes, after Foreign Minister Penny Wong...

Jan 8, 2025 · Australia joins several nations now mulling step that Israel vehemently opposes, saying it is a key way forward to ending the conflict