Why Australia’s view of the Gaza war matters to Israel
Leading Israelis are aware of mistakes their country has made, and warn of a “volcanic eruption” against the Netanyahu government, but they have been blindsided by the rise in antisemitism in Australia.
Surging antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in Australia have distressed leading Israelis, including former prime ministers Ehud Barak and Ehud Olmert, and there is concern that the change might be here to stay.
The prevailing view is that Australia’s attitude to Israel matters, both in perception internationally and in forums such as the United Nations, the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
