26 October 2026

‘Dramatically wrong’: Senior Israeli diplomat hits out at Albanese government for damaging Australia-Israel relations

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A senior Israeli diplomat has hit out at the Albanese government for pursuing a “dramatically wrong” set of policies that have undermined Australia's relationship with Israel.

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