Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, accusing him of betraying Israel and abandoning Australia's Jewish community. The diplomatic rift intensified after Australia announced plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations and revoked the visa of an Israeli lawmaker scheduled to meet with Jewish groups in Australia. In response, Israel has threatened to restrict visas for Australian officials and called for closer scrutiny of Australian diplomatic applications. Jewish organizations in Australia report a dramatic surge in antisemitic incidents, with assaults and verbal abuse rising significantly over the past year, and have voiced concerns about the government's stance and its impact on community safety.