Australia–Israel relations - Wikipedia
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.
Details of defence deal with Israel kept under wraps to protect ...
Apr 8, 2024 · In short: Australia's Defence department has refused to publicly release a copy of the deal struck with Israel on defence industry cooperation because it "could harm Australia's international standing and reputation".
Israel - Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and …
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.
Australia changes position to support vote demanding Israel end ...
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.
Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as ... - BBC
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...
Australia splits with US on Netanyahu warrant - Financial Review
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...
Australia-Israel relations become heated amid backdrop of Gaza …
Fallout from the war in Gaza has created a deepening rift in relations between Australia and Israel. The hostilities are political and personal.
Australia-Israel relationship is on life support - The Sydney …
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.
In policy shift, Australia backs UN call for ... - The Times of 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...
Bilateral relations | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel and Australia established full diplomatic relations in the early days of Israel statehood. The relations between our two nations began during World War I, when hundreds of young Australians played a crucial role in the Allied forces' campaign in the Middle East.