Netanyahu calls Australia's Albanese 'weak politician who betrayed Israel' amid visa row

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese of "betraying Israel" following a visa row between the two countries.

"History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews," Netanyahu said in a post on X.

On Monday, Australia has cancelled the visa of far-right Israeli MP Simcha Rothman, accusing him of seeking to "spread division" in the country.

In response, Israel barred the Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority from entering the occupied West Bank, prompting condemnation from the Australian foreign ministry.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday that "the Netanyahu government is isolating Israel and undermining international efforts towards peace and a two-state solution."