In unprecedented tension, if not hostility, the relations between the two countries have fallen, after its decision Cabera recognize the Palestinian state and the sharp reaction of Tel Aviv.

The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahusurpassing any diplomatic tradition limit, he described Anthony Albanizi’s Australian bond as a weak leader who has tarnished his reputation and prestige.

In his posts on social media and interviews (Platfra X, Sky News), Netanyahu accused the Labor Government of betraying Israel and Australia’s Jews and on the other hand he strengthened Hamas to continue her terrorist work.

He also accused the Australian government of failing to defend the western culture and the values ​​he is advocating.

It was also made public that the Israeli prime minister had sent a warning letter to Albanizi, claiming that Australia’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state would “throw oil on the fire of anti -Semitism”. “This is not diplomacy, it is a disgust,” he said in his letter, according to Sky News.

Calm reaction

The Australian prime minister reacted rather restrained, saying that he is facing “the leaders of other countries with respect” and that in any case he was personally affected either by the characterizations of Netanyahu or the content of his letter.

“It is my job to represent Australian national interests and I strongly believe that the Australians want two things to happen. First, they want people to stop killing each other, whether they are Israelis or Palestinians. The second they want is the conflict not to move here to Australia, “Albanizi said at a press conference.

But he did not show the same restraint as his prime minister, a leading Australian government official, Interior Minister Tony Berk, who told the public broadcaster, ABC that Netanyahu has attacked a number of countries who have expressed their support.

Commenting on the weak leader for Albanizi, Berk was severe in his appreciation for Netanyahu. Power and leadership are not measured depending on how many people you can kill or how many children you can let go of hunger, he said and added:

“Power is much better than exactly what Prime Minister Albanizi did, that is, when there is a decision (to recognize a Palestinian state), which we know will not like Israel, communicating directly with Benjamin Netanyahu. Talk to him, as you are exactly what you are going to do, and it is possible for each other to discuss face to face, “the Australian minister said.

Visa cancellations on either side

The tension between the two countries was again escalated this week, when the Australian government confirmed that it had canceled the visa of Israeli politician Simha Rothman, who is described as far -right, is a member of the Coalition Government and was a few days old. It should be noted that the cancellation of the visa means that it cannot enter the country for the next three years.

Berk, who as Minister of the Interior is responsible for issuing entry visas, said the Israeli politician visa was canceled due to his controversial statements, including what he said about the Palestinian children that they were Israel’s enemies.

“If one wanted to come for a speech tour and had publicly expressed these views on Israeli children, I would cancel the visa. I am not going to lower the bar to protect views that are intolerant of the Palestinian people, “Mr Berk said.

A few hours after the Australian decision was announced, Israel, as retaliation, as it was interpreted, announced that it would revoke the Australian diplomats’ residence permits to the Palestinian Authority.

What does the opposition say

However, in both countries, opposition reactions are of interest. In Australia, Susan Ley leader Susan Ley argued that Australia and Israel’s diplomatic relations are at the lowest point of all time, called on Albanizi to explain how he intends to restore this relationship, “he has managed so badly”.

Correspondingly, Australian media focus on statements by Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, who described Mr Netanyahu’s comments as a “gift” for Australia. “The most important that reinforces a leader in the democratic world today is the confrontation with Netanyahu, the politically toxic leader in the West,” Mr Lapid said in a post on social media.