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


Not what I used to call home: Bondi attack shocks Australian Jews, tests national values - opinion

The Jewish community, already dismayed by the less-than-friendly stance to Israel of the current Labor government, is seeing a dim and grim Australia that it had not previously known.

An aerial view of emergency personnel working at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screen grab from a video.

Bondi attack: A predictable antisemitic murder - opinion

For years, severe antisemitic incidents have steadily increased, intensifying further during the war in Gaza.

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Netanyahu to late Rabbi Schlanger father-in-law, Arsen Ostrovsky: 'Israel is with Australian Jews'

Netanyahu assured that these attacks are part of the “lax policies of the local authorities and the Australian government," and that "Israel stands with the Australian Jews."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

SMARTSHOOTER secures SMASH 3000 contract in Australia

SMASH 3000 is designed to give tactical forces a decisive edge against aerial and ground threats.

SMARTSHOOTER's SMASH 3000

Australian white nationalists rally against 'Jewish lobby,' protest new hate crimes laws

Protesters showed up outside the New South Wales parliament with a large banner that read "Abolish the Jewish lobby." There was outrage against the NSW police for allowing it to occur.

White nationalists protest in Australia.

Grapevine, October 24, 2025: Solidarity with Down Under Jewish communities

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MIRIAM ADELSON with President Isaac Herzog and the Medal of Honor.

Australia entry ban of MK Simcha Rothman reflects moral confusion - opinion

Australia’s policies are starting to echo a deeper confusion: one where the symbols of progressivism become shields for appeasement and where antisemitic rhetoric is tolerated.

MK SIMCHA ROTHMAN presides over a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in July. He was abruptly denied entry to Australia by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke because he allegedly ‘spreads division and hate,’ says the writer.

Australia's expulsion of Iran's envoy: Overdue, but a promising step to protect Australian Jews

For Australian Jews who have endured a year of threats, vandalism, and the awful fear that comes with sending a child to a visibly Jewish school, this decision allows a brief exhale.

A boy on a cycle looks on next to floral tributes and an Australian flag at the Adass Israel Synagogue after an attack in Melbourne, Australia, December 10, 2024.

Australia's upcoming Marches for Palestine are 'high risk,' says Israel's antisemitism center

In the wake of disruptive, bridge-blocking protests earlier this month, pro-Palestine groups will once again return to Australian streets.

 Members of the Palestine Action Group gather ahead of a rally, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Sydney, Australia May 3, 2024.

Despite denials, Australia sending F-35 parts to Israel - report

The Australian government has been repeating that it will not send spare parts for F-35 fighter jets, but a new report claims they have been secretly sending them.

An IAF F-35 plane at the bi-annual Blue Flag drill a massive exercise with pilots from the United States, Greece, Germany and Italy