Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on October 7 anniversary eve

Relations have soured between the two countries over a number of issues since 2023, but Hillel Newman says a ‘reset’ is possible Israel’s ambassador to Australia says the third anniversary of October 7 is an opportunity for both countries to return to “traditional friendship”. But, in the lead-up to commemorations on Wednesday marking Hamas’ terror attack, leaders of Australia’s Palestinian community say the federal government should do more to help the diaspora suffering since the war on Gaza.