Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and French President Emmanuel Macron amid escalating diplomatic tensions over plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Netanyahu accused Albanese of being a "weak politician" who has betrayed Australia's Jewish community, particularly condemning his government's decision to recognize Palestine. The Israeli leader further stated that Albanese's political legacy is "forever tarnished" due to his perceived weakness following the October 7 attacks. Concurrently, Netanyahu accused Macron of fueling antisemitism in France by advocating for Palestinian state recognition at the United Nations General Assembly in September. This accusation has intensified the strain in Israel-France relations, with the French presidency rejecting Netanyahu's characterization as "abject." The situation has drawn attention from the U.S. ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, who expressed deep concern over the rise in antisemitic incidents in France and criticized Macron's insufficient response to combat the issue. Kushner urged decisive action to enforce hate-crime laws and ensure the safety of Jewish institutions. Australian officials have defended Albanese against Netanyahu's allegations, while Albanese himself has accused Netanyahu of being "in denial" about the suffering in Gaza. These developments mark a notable deterioration in Israel's diplomatic relations with both Australia and France amid the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.