Key Points
- Benjamin Netanyahu has continued to criticize Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- In a recent interview, the Israeli prime minister reiterated his stance that Albanese demonstrated “weakness”.
- Albanese, along with several other countries, has pledged to recognize a Palestinian state next month.
“These are terrible acts, and if not stopped when they are minor, they escalate and ultimately threaten society,” he warned.
Netanyahu and Gallant face accusations of using starvation as a tactic in warfare and targeting civilians in Gaza. Israel has firmly denied all allegations of committing war crimes in Gaza.
Israel disputes malnutrition and starvation figures posted by the Gaza health ministry.
Diplomatic tensions
Burke mentioned that Israel’s position is becoming more isolated internationally, especially after Albanese remarked last week that Netanyahu is “in denial” about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented earlier that he does not take Benjamin Netanyahu’s criticisms directed at him “personally”. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
When asked on Thursday evening if Australia’s relationship with Israel could be repaired, Netanyahu said that despite recent diplomatic rifts, there is a “great underlying friendship” between the two nations.
However, he said the relationship has gone off track because Western leaders were not showing “strength and conviction”.
