Full Story Newsroom edition: Netanyahu attacks the Albanese government
Aug 21, 2025
Lenore Taylor, Editor at The Guardian, dives into the escalating diplomatic feud between Australia and Israel, sparked by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's support for recognizing a Palestinian state. Netanyahu's harsh remarks branding Albanese as a 'weak leader' are dissected amidst discussions on the implications for Jewish communities in Australia. The conversation also touches on broader international relations, the human rights consequences of these tensions, and the shifting dynamics influencing global alliances today.
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Israel Changed Course, Australia Responded
- Israel's actions, not Australia, triggered the diplomatic rupture over Palestine recognition.
- Lenore Taylor says Netanyahu's personalised attack breaks normal diplomatic norms and is the outlier.
Visa Revocation Of A Knesset Member
- Australia revoked the visa of far-right Knesset member Simcha Rothman invited by a fringe group.
- Mike Ticher notes this followed prior visa cancellations for extreme visitors, but Rothman is an elected MP.
Sanctions Influence Diplomatic Fallout
- Sanctioning figures like Smotrich shapes Australia's response to visiting officials from the same party.
- Lenore Taylor argues sanction choices made by allies feed into Israel's angry reaction.
