The Coalition is questioning if the Albanese government sanctioning two senior Israeli ministers prompted the Trump administration’s AUKUS review.

Israel's government says it will meet next week to form its response to Australia and four other nations imposing sanctions against two ministers.

For much of the 20th century, the US and Iran maintained friendly relations. During the Cold War, Washington depended on the Shah of Iran to counter Soviet influence in the oil-rich Middle East.

Ultra-Orthodox parties back down at the last minute after compromise on conscription, as government faces growing pressure over army recruitment crisis

Smotrich has moved to isolate Palestinian banks from the international banking system, which could paralyze the economy.

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman launched harsh criticism against the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Norway after they issued sanctions against Israeli Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for "undermining a future ...