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An historic visit

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has received a warm welcome from Sydney's Jewish community

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has received a warm welcome from Sydney's Jewish community Source: AAP

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the first day of his visit to deliver a strong rebuke to two former Australian leaders over their push for recognition of a Palestinian state. He slammed suggestions by Bob Hawke and Kevin Rudd for wanting Australia to join 137 other countries in giving diplomatic recognition to an independent Palestine. Gabriele Abbondanza reports.



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