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

https://mins.news/en/item/87527

- The Guardian, 2026-10-06 07:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/06/israeli-ambassador-australia-friendship-october-7-attack-anniversary-ntwnfb

> Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, says the third anniversary of 7 October offers a chance to reset strained ties and restore their “traditional friendship”. Relations have worsened since 2023 amid disputes over Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, while Australian Palestinian community leaders call for more government support.

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