'Hamas’s conduct is confrontational. They’re seeking to provoke the Israeli Defense Forces,' said Australian premier Malcolm Turnbull.

The fact that Australian Prime Minister Turnbull came "half way around the world… signifies that friendship," Netanyahu said of Israel's special relationship with Australia. 

Netanyahu thanked Israel's allies in the US and Australia for standing with Israel through challenges.

Australia has decided to create two hi-tech incubators abroad, one in Tel Aviv and the other in California’s Silicon Valley. The country’s $1.1 billion “Ideas Boom” project was announced by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.