Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fiercely criticised Australia, calling its stance on the Gaza conflict 'shameful' after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned Israel's plan to take full military control of the Gaza Strip. Australia, alongside New Zealand and other allies, has spoken out against Israel's widening military offensive, warning that further escalation would worsen the humanitarian crisis and risk violating international law. Netanyahu rejected accusations of a 'starvation policy' and dismissed calls for Palestinian statehood, insisting such recognition would lead to more conflict. Meanwhile, Australia faces growing domestic pressure, with tens of thousands joining pro-Palestine protests, and continues to urge Israel to increase humanitarian aid amid reports of rising malnutrition and civilian deaths in Gaza.