Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended his diplomatic approach after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Australia’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, Reuters reported.

Netanyahu called Albanese “weak” and accused him of betraying Israel, while Australia had informed Israel of its plans beforehand.

According to Reuters, the dispute escalated after Israel revoked visas for Australian diplomats following Canberra’s cancellation of an Israeli lawmaker’s visa. The tensions unfold amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza, which has caused heavy civilian casualties and mass displacement.