Israel - Australia relations

Australia summons Israeli envoy over decision not to prosecute aid worker killings

The attack drew widespread condemnation from the United States and several allies after citizens of Britain and Poland, as well as Palestinians and a dual US-Canadian citizen were among those killed.

 LAST WEEK, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued a statement about the sanctions on Israelis saying: ‘We call on Israel to hold perpetrators of settler violence to account and to cease its ongoing settlement activity.’
Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram.

Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence

Airwallex Israel team.

Australian unicorn Airwallex plans expansion of Israel operations following $11 billion valuation

President Isaac Herzog during his visit to Australia.

'Don’t be afraid, stand proud,' President Herzog tells Australian Jews during Australia trip


How roving rabbis help the few Jews of rural Australia celebrate Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Menachem Aron and his wife, Rebbetzin Shevi Aron, who are based in Melbourne, coordinate the Chabad of RARA — short for Regional and Rural Australia.

 The RARA Mitzvah Mobile makes its way to Esperance, a rural town of 13,000 people in western Australia.

Australia to introduce bill banning public display of Nazi symbols

The Australian federal government had previously begun working on a move to ban the Nazi salute within months.

Finnish neo-nazis start their Independence Day march with swastika flags in Helsinki, Finland December 6, 2018.

How will Australia-Israel ties grow? New envoy talks with 'Post' - opinion

Israel-Australia ties go back 75 years, but the basis goes back to the Battle of Beersheba in 1917. New Ambassador Ralph King talks about these ties.

 AUSTRALIAN Ambassador to Israel H.E. Dr. Ralph King.

Australian Jewish orgs express 'concern' over gov't plans for judiciary, religion

Australian Jewish representative Jewish organizations are voicing 'serious concerns' regarding judicial reforms in Israel.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu looks toward MK Simcha Rothman as they confer with Justice Minister Yariv Levin in the Knesset last week. Levin and Rothman have been emphasizing the larger public welfare, says the writer

Are Israeli-Australian ties in danger? - opinion

Building on these foundations, today’s Israel-Australia partnership encompasses robust economic ties, as well as cooperation in vital matters of national security. Now it's in danger.

 MEMBERS OF the Australian Light Horse Association take part in a reenactment of the famous World War One cavalry charge known as the ‘Battle of Beersheba,’ as part of events marking its centenary, in Beersheba, 2017.

Derecognition is a serious matter in diplomatic relations - opinion

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese canceled Australia's recognition of any part of Jerusalem as the heart of Israel and its capital.

 AUSTRALIA’S PRIME MINISTER Anthony Albanese: His pronouncement in canceling his country’s recognition of western Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was offensive, says the writer

Australia erases recognition of east Jerusalem as future Palestinian capital

The erasure came after reports that, despite revoking recognition of west Jerusalem as Israeli, the same had not been done for the recognition of east Jerusalem as the future Palestinian capital

 A man places a Palestinian flag on a fence surrounding the U.S. consulate during a rally in support of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' bid for statehood recognition in the United Nations, in Arab East Jerusalem September 21, 2011

Has Australia's Jerusalem reversal harmed Israel? - analysis

Many refuse to acknowledge Jerusalem is part of Israel, yet, most world leaders come to the city to meet with Israeli prime ministers.

A Hebrew and English sign is seen at the entrance to the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 16, 2018

Palestinians laud Australia’s stance to cancel Jerusalem as Israel's capital

The Palestinian Authority Foreign Affairs Ministry praised the decision as a “positive correction of Australia’s position.”

 An Australian flag is seen hung in a tree burnt by bushfire on the property of farmer Jeff McCole in Buchan, Victoria, Australia

Australia reverses recognition of west Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Australia's government "recommits Australia to international efforts in the responsible pursuit of progress towards a just and enduring two-state solution," Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said i

 An Australian flag is seen hung in a tree burnt by bushfire on the property of farmer Jeff McCole in Buchan, Victoria, Australia