A small group of Australian Israelis demonstrated outside the Australian embassy in Tel Aviv in response to the government's decision to recognize a Palestinian state. Approximately 30 protesters gathered, holding signs and chanting slogans such as "Support your mates, not terror states."

Michael Frumar, the protest organizer, expressed his concerns, stating, "The 7th of October (attacks) took place not even two years ago, and by giving them a Palestinian state or declaring a Palestinian state, you're basically saying if you butcher 1,200 people, you'll get a reward for that." He emphasized the importance of voicing their feelings and sending a message to both Jewish and non-Jewish Australians.

Some protesters voiced their worries about a perceived lack of protection for Australian Jews against rising antisemitism. Adele Abraham, a demonstrator, shared her feelings of insecurity, saying, "As Jews, as allies, we felt that this is our home, Australia. Now I don't. I speak to my friends in Australia and I think, why would I go back?"

Her daughter, Michelle, noted that footage of a large pro-Palestinian protest on the Sydney Harbour had unsettled Australian Israelis. "We were all watching the footage here in Israel, as interested Australians and Australian Jews, and we were looking at what was happening on the bridge, the Harbour Bridge... If I had seen one poster that said 'Save the hostages' together with people saying save Palestinian lives, to save both sides of the argument, we wouldn't be having this discussion," she said.

Michelle added, "Being an Australian is about giving a fair go to every Australian, not just Palestinians and not just Israelis, but both, and what we want to see in Australian communities is the ability to represent both."

In response to concerns about rising antisemitism, the Australian government has taken several measures. These include appointing Jillian Segal as a Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, increasing funding for security at Jewish schools and synagogues, criminalizing doxxing and hate speech, and banning the Nazi salute and hate symbols.

The Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation have also intensified their focus on antisemitic incidents following the October 7 attacks. The government has attributed at least two of these attacks to Iran.