Opposition leader Peter Dutton is on his way to Israel, where he will meet with senior members of the Israeli government.
The background: In the past months, Dutton has criticised Anthony Albanese's government approach to the Hamas-Israel war, accusing it of "tarnishing" and "damaging irreparably" Australia's relationship with Israel.
Penny Wong travelled to Israel in January, becoming the first foreign minister to visit the country since 2016.
The key quote: "Today, Australia and Israel have a strong bilateral relationship traversing trade, agriculture, technology, security and more," said Dutton through a media release.
"It's a relationship which will only grow stronger built around our devotion to democracy in a world where our values and way of life faces old and new threats."
What else to know: During his visit, Dutton will also meet with members of the community that were impacted by the October 7 attacks.
What happens next: Dutton's trip to Israel will be from 29 July to 1 August.
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