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

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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…

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  • 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…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:06 UTC.

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  1. UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire ahead of October 7 anniversary

  2. OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'

  3. Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on October 7 anniversary eve

  4. Israel puts military on alert for October 7 anniversary, warns Gazans

  5. Taylor’s hardline immigration plan drags Australian politics further to the right – and it’s all upside for One Nation

  6. Israel warns Gazans will pay 'heavy price' for any October 7 attacks on military

  7. Sahibzada Farhan named Pakistan’s T20 captain as Naseem Shah returns

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