Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the Australian government, led by Anthony Albanese, for allegedly fostering antisemitism prior to a tragic shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney that resulted in 12 deaths.

The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire involves an international security force and other measures and has not yet started.

Sixteen people were killed after a father and his son opened fire on Jews gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked the deadly shooting to Australia’s call for a Palestinian state.

Negotiations on the next stages of Trump's plan to end the two-year war in the Palestinian enclave have been continuing.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the request would help unify the country at a time of momentous changes in the region.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition on Wednesday boycotted a Knesset vote endorsing US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticised Australian PM Albanese over Jewish community safety after Sydney Hanukkah shooting. Albanese rejected the claims and emphasised national unity amid ongoing investigations.

Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that the Australian government stoked the flames that led to Sunday’s horrific attack in Sydney. The Israeli Prime Minister believes Australia ‘encouraged antisemitism’ by showing support for a Palestinian statehood this year.