Albanese Seeks Call with Netanyahu Following Sydney, Melbourne Protests

Prime Minister seeking call with Benjamin Netanyahu | Midday News Bulletin 4 August 2025

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister is reportedly seeking a call with Benjamin Netanyahu after weekend protests in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's Defence Force grows for the first time in over four years. And in Formula One, Lando Norris beats Oscar Piastri by less than a second to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Albanese seeks call with Netanyahu following Sydney, Melbourne protests

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intends to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a pro-Palestine protest of 90,000 people on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and calls from within Labor ranks for the immediate recognition of Palestinian statehood.

PM weighs up Palestinian statehood call

Anthony Albanese has requested a phone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, amid increased international pressure for Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood.

Albo to seek call with Israeli PM

Anthony Albanese is seeking a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the government weighs up whether it will join international allies to recognise Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly.

ALP members demand more from PM on Palestine

As the genocide in Palestine continues, pressure on governments grows across the globe. In Australia, ALP members are demanding more from Anthony Albanese.

PM requests Netanyahu call as Ley demands Hamas release hostages

Anthony Albanese has requested a phone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, while Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition will only support Palestinian statehood on one condition.