Anthony Albanese raises bulldozed Australian war graves with Israeli president

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ben Doherty and Christopher KnausFebruary 12, 2026 at 07:43 AM

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the destruction of Australian war graves in Gaza with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The graves, located in the Gaza Commonwealth War Cemetery, were bulldozed by the Israel Defense Forces between April and May of last year. Satellite images confirm the damage, showing headstones destroyed and soil displaced. Albanese stressed the importance of repairing the graves as soon as possible during the meeting. The graves primarily belong to Australian soldiers who died in Palestine during the Second World War.

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Second World War 40% Palestine 50% Israeli military 60% Gaza Commonwealth War Cemetery 60% Israel 70% Australia ×270% Israel Defense Forces 70% Gaza Strip ×280% Isaac Herzog ×280% Anthony Albanese ×290%

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australian war graves 100% gaza 90% anthony albanese 80% israeli president 70% isaac herzog 70% bulldozed 60% israel defense forces 60% commonwealth war cemetery 50% world war ii 50%

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