While Israel's prime minister has criticised Australia's decision on Palestinian statehood — even calling Anthony Albanese a "weak" leader — experts say this kind of treatment is far from unusual.

In an escalating international dispute, Israel launched a series of diplomatic attacks against several of its Western allies as they prepare to recognize a Palestinian state next month.

Australia and Israel are – were – traditional allies. A former leader of Australia’s Labor party and then president of the United Nations General Assembly, Herbert Evatt, played a significant role

Israel's foreign minister said on Monday he had revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, following a decision by Canberra to recognise a Palestinian state and cancel an Israeli lawmaker's visa.

Australia's relationship with Israel is "the worst it has ever been" after the Netanyahu government revoked visas for Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority.

Australia’s process of granting (and cancelling) visas is back in the spotlight. It’s a complicated issue, both legally and politically.

The incident exposes the increasingly desperate efforts by Australian university and cultural institutions to censor all popular opposition to the Gaza genocide.

Sky News contributor Sophie Elsworth says the feud between Benjamin Netanyahu and Anthony Albanese appears to be “getting worse” by the week. Ms Elsworth told Sky News Australia that it is a combination of the Albanese government cancelling an Israeli politician's visa and the announcement of Australia recognising Palestinian statehood.