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Australia rejected Israel's claim that its leader influenced the expulsion of Iran's ambassador. The Australian government said it acted after finding Iran directed antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu had criticized Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state and called the Australian leader weak. Iran denied the accusations and said the move was linked to Australia's stance on Israel. The tensions grew after the Israel-Gaza conflict started in 2023, with increased antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents in Australia. Australia said it made its decision independently, not because of Israel's intervention. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 10:25 IST; source: link)