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Australia and Israel are trading diplomatic blows with each side taking actions against the other’s officials.

On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a scathing statement accusing Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of betraying Israel.

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

AUSTRALIA TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD: ‘HUMANITY’S BEST HOPE’

Albanese announced last week that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September. The move follows similar commitments made by the U.K., France and Canada. Additionally, Australia also canceled the visa of

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