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.

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.

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".

Nov 3, 2023 · The Australian Government is slowly evolving its stance to be more critical of Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip in Palestine, which is now in its 26th day.

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...

Oct 15, 2024 · Australia is warning its citizens not to travel to Israel and urging Australians there to leave the country while commercial flights remain available.

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

Dec 3, 2024 · Australia is poised overnight to abandon long-standing positions on United Nations votes regarding Israel, deepening a diplomatic rift with the Jewish state.

Australia has changed its diplomatic position in backing a United Nations resolution calling for Israel to "end its unlawful presence" in the occupied Palestinian territories — Gaza and the West Bank — "as rapidly as possible" and cease new settlements.