Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu personally attacked Australian leader Albanese, sparking harsh reactions from the Israeli opposition and escalating bilateral tensions.

Relations between Israel and Australia have become strained after Prime Minister Netanyahu called his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, 'a weak politician'. Criticism also came from Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, who questioned Netanyahu's actions. The conflict was aggravated by Australia's decision to revoke the visa of an Israeli MP and Canberra's intention to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN. Israeli officials reacted strongly, accusing Australia of fueling anti-Semitism.