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 Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast 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. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s…