The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/australia-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:14:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Australia relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/australia-israel/ 32 32 Herzog: Antisemitism in Australia ‘frightening’; graffiti at Melbourne U. urges his death https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-antisemitism-in-australia-is-frightening-but-most-people-respect-jews/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:46:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753191 President tells local news 'silent majority' want good relations with Jewish community; graffiti calling for his death scrawled at university ahead of visit

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]]> Albanese presses Herzog on 2024 Gaza airstrike that killed Australian aid worker https://www.timesofisrael.com/albanese-presses-herzog-on-2024-gaza-airstrike-that-killed-australian-aid-worker/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:25:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752698 In Canberra, the Israeli president calls for 'a new beginning' in strained ties between the countries, and protests continue against his visit

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]]> Herzog attends Bondi memorial ceremony with Australia’s Albanese, who doesn’t give speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-attends-bondi-memorial-ceremony-with-australias-albanese-who-doesnt-give-speech/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:58:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3752201 Israel's president tells event antisemitism has no place in Australia, as seats of attack victims kept empty; protesters chant 'globalize the intifada' at snap rally against police violence

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]]> Arriving in Australia, Herzog pays tribute to Bondi terror victims: ‘We shall overcome’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-lands-in-australia-for-solidarity-visit-after-bondi-terror-attack-will-meet-pm/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:34:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3750803 During trip, president to also meet Jewish leaders, Australian officials; thousands of anti-Israel protesters rally in Sydney against alleged Gaza 'genocide,' demand his arrest

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]]> Protests planned as Herzog’s upcoming visit to Australia prompts anti-Israel outcry https://www.timesofisrael.com/protests-planned-as-herzogs-upcoming-visit-to-australia-prompts-anti-israel-outcry/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:26:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749767 President set to meet with Australian PM and families of Bondi terror attack victims, as anti-Israel groups, including progressive Jewish group, call for his arrest

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]]> Gefen Bitton, Israeli critically wounded in Bondi attack, to be flown to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/gefen-bitton-israeli-critically-wounded-in-bondi-attack-to-be-flown-to-israel/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:01:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3728951 Bitton, who worked in Australia for years before attack and was shot while attempting to disarm terrorist, recently woke from coma; PM Albanese urged to rescind invite to Herzog

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]]> Australian officials: Bondi terror attack inspired by ISIS, bombs found in shooters’ car https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-officials-bondi-terror-attack-inspired-by-isis-bombs-found-in-shooters-car/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:46:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3713122 PM Albanese says homemade Islamic State flags also found in vehicle, younger terrorist was probed in 2019 but not considered a threat; visits 'true Australian hero' who tackled shooter

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]]> Australian PM rejects Netanyahu’s linking of Palestine recognition to Bondi attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-pm-rejects-netanyahus-linking-of-palestine-recognition-to-bondi-attack/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:40:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3712346 Asked about accusation he 'replaced weakness with weakness,' Albanese calls for national unity, dismisses allegations he failed to act on antisemitism report recommendations

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]]> ‘Horrified, not shocked’: Australian Jews blame Bondi attack on ongoing ‘incitement’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/horrified-but-not-shocked-australian-jews-say-bondi-attack-was-inevitable/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:02:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3711340 Community leaders say government has failed to respond to burgeoning antisemitism since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, leaving Jewish people fearful

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]]> Sydney police draw sharp rebuke for approving neo-Nazi rally https://www.timesofisrael.com/sydney-police-approve-neo-nazi-rally-drawing-sharp-rebuke/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:53:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3684423 As 60 demonstrators call for abolishing 'Jewish lobby,' community and political leaders denounce both hateful protest and authorities’ failure to prevent it

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]]> UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal announce recognition of Palestinian state; PM: Won’t happen https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-canada-australia-formally-announce-recognition-of-palestinian-state/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:39:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3647359 Netanyahu says Israel's response will come after his US trip, settlements will expand; Hostages Forum says countries turning 'blind eye' to terror group still holding 48 captives

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]]> UK set to recognize Palestinian state, with Starmer said also planning Hamas sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-set-to-recognize-palestinian-state-with-starmer-said-also-planning-hamas-sanctions/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:55:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646871 Scope of measures is unclear; relatives of hostages write to British PM saying recognition plans have 'dramatically complicated efforts to bring home our loved ones'

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]]> Israeli intel helped Australia uncover Iran’s role in antisemitic attacks – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-intel-helped-australia-uncover-irans-role-in-antisemitic-attacks-report/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:19:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3629229 Sky News Australia says Israel gave investigators lead on a firebombing, noting it shows intelligence-sharing still strong despite diplomatic spat between Jerusalem and Canberra

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]]> Tens of thousands march in Australia, demand end to Gaza war, sanctions on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/tens-of-thousands-march-in-australia-demand-end-to-gaza-war-sanctions-on-israel/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:43:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3626376 Palestine Action reports hundreds of thousands of protesters, including politicians and journalists, in dozens of locations; police dispute reported numbers

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]]> ‘Politically unpalatable’: Shifting sentiments in Australia fueled row with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/politically-unpalatable-shifting-sentiments-in-australia-fueled-row-with-israel/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:50:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3625593 Canberra's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, drawing Israel's ire at Australian PM, came after 22 months of eroding support for Israel, as showcased by huge Sydney protest

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