Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state came after the government sensed a major shift in the domestic mood over the war in Gaza, and showed that Canberra was unafraid of upsetting Israel,

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the cancellation of Simcha Rotman's visa, saying he intended to "spread a message of hate and division."

While Israel's prime minister has criticised Australia's decision on Palestinian statehood — even calling Anthony Albanese a "weak" leader — experts say this kind of treatment is far from unusual.

Israel's foreign minister said on Monday he had revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, following a decision by Canberra to recognise a Palestinian state and cancel an Israeli lawmaker's visa.

Australia and Israel are – were – traditional allies. A former leader of Australia’s Labor party and then president of the United Nations General Assembly, Herbert Evatt, played a significant role

Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Australia’s falling out with Israel is “truly tragic”. Mr Downer told Sky News host Chris Kenny that Australia was one of the “key players” in helping to bring the state of Israel into existence. “It is truly a tragedy that Australia is not a robust supporter of a great liberal democracy like Israel.

Australia's relationship with Israel is "the worst it has ever been" after the Netanyahu government revoked visas for Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority.