Australia Proves There’s No Such Thing As A ‘Palestinian State’

A deepening diplomatic rift between Australia and Israel threatens a decades-long bond that began with Australia’s support for Israel’s founding in 1947.   Since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took office in 2022, Australia’s stance toward Israel has cooled significantly, culminating in a tit-for-tat escalation where both nations are blocking each other’s officials from entry.   This week, Australia barred Knesset Member Simcha Rothman from entering, citing his support for Israel’s fight against jihadist terrorists as promoting “hate and division.” This move, which bans Rothman for three years, has been criticized as hollow by Australia’s [...]