Criticism by home affairs minister comes after Israeli prime minister’s office calls Anthony Albanese a ‘weak politician who betrayed Israel’

While Israel's prime minister has criticised Australia's decision on Palestinian statehood — even calling Anthony Albanese a "weak" leader — experts say this kind of treatment is far from unusual.

Israel on Monday cancelled the visas of Australian diplomats who maintain ties with the Palestinian Authority, in an escalating spat between the allies after Canberra said it would recognise a Palestinian state.

Israel's foreign minister said on Monday he had revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, following a decision by Canberra to recognise a Palestinian state and cancel an Israeli lawmaker's visa.

The finance minister said the government is not seeking to isolate Israel and wants open, free-flowing dialogue amid the diplomatic row. How the day unfolded.

The incident exposes the increasingly desperate efforts by Australian university and cultural institutions to censor all popular opposition to the Gaza genocide.

Sky News contributor Sophie Elsworth says the feud between Benjamin Netanyahu and Anthony Albanese appears to be “getting worse” by the week. Ms Elsworth told Sky News Australia that it is a combination of the Albanese government cancelling an Israeli politician's visa and the announcement of Australia recognising Palestinian statehood.

Israel has kicked out Australia's representatives to the occupied Palestinian Territories, accusing Australia of fuelling antisemitism in a move labelled "unjustified" by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.