Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on October 7 anniversary eve
Summary
Israel’s ambassador to Australia hopes the two countries can restore their friendly relationship on the third anniversary of the Hamas terror attack on October 7, 2021. However, Australia’s Palestinian community leaders want the government to do more to support people affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.Key Facts
- The third anniversary of October 7, 2021, marks the Hamas terror attack that killed about 1,200 Israelis and took 250 hostage.
- Israel’s ambassador, Hillel Newman, wants to improve and reset relations between Israel and Australia.
- Relations between the countries have become tense since the attack and Israel’s military response in Gaza, which has killed over 74,000 Palestinians.
- Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has criticized Israel, including its handling of violence in the West Bank.
- Israel’s government has publicly criticized Wong’s comments and tried to influence Australian domestic politics.
- Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed in April 2024 by an Israeli drone strike on a humanitarian convoy.
- The Israeli military decided not to press criminal charges for Frankcom’s death, a decision condemned by the Australian government.
- Australia and some of its allies have sanctioned Israeli politicians accused of inciting violence but stopped short of banning goods from settlements in the West Bank.
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