Netanyahu Claims Australia's Policies Fueled Antisemitism Before Deadly Sydney Attack

Dec 14, 2025 09:01 pm CST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Australian government of intensifying antisemitism with its policies prior to a deadly attack on a Jewish celebration in Sydney that claimed 11 lives. Netanyahu referenced a letter he sent to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following Australia's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood, warning that such policies were "pouring oil on the fire of antisemitism."