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.

The president made the remarks in a radio interview complaining he was not given enough credit for bombing Iran’s nuclear sites

The project, located in a tract of land known as E1 just east of Jerusalem, has been under discussion for more than two decades.

Now the row has become personal, with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashing out at Mr Albanese in an unusually pointed public missive. On X, Mr Netanyahu’s office wrote: “History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia’s Jews.”

The State Department on Wednesday announced new sanctions on four ICC officials, including two judges and two prosecutors, who it said had been instrumental in efforts to prosecute Americans and Israelis. As a result of the sanctions, any assets the targets hold in U.S. jurisdictions are frozen.

As Israel seeks to expand its offensive in Gaza, discontent is evident among some reservists being called up to serve once again.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised both Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and French President Emmanuel Macron over the recognition of a Palestinian state.

President Trump called himself and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu war heroes while referencing the U.S. strikes in June on Iran's nuclear sites.

Israel is studying Hamas’ response to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and release of half the hostages still held in Gaza, two Israeli officials said on Tuesday, although one source reiterated that