Overview

• Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar announced the revocation and ordered Israel’s embassy in Canberra to scrutinize official Australian visa requests.
• The number of Australian diplomats affected by the revocations has not been disclosed.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Anthony Albanese of betrayal in a post on X, escalating the rhetoric between the two governments.
• Israel cited Australia’s cancellation of far-right MP Simcha Rothman’s visa as part of its justification for retaliatory measures.
• Australian Jewish organizations urged restraint as commentators warned the dispute could strain ties with the United States and cooperation under AUKUS.