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Australia Reverses Recognition Of West Jerusalem As Capital

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks during a news conference on the sidelines the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York  

ABC News Australia: Labor reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel capital 

Israel's government has criticised Australia's decision to withdraw recognition of West Jerusalem as the country's capital, summoning Australia's ambassador to lodge a complaint and suggesting the federal government's announcement was rushed and unprofessional. 

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday morning that the government would reverse the former Coalition government's decision to recognise West Jerusalem, calling it a "cynical" ploy to win electoral support. 

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade had already deleted references to the Morrison Government's decision online, although Cabinet only made a formal decision on the issue on Tuesday morning.  

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WNU Editor: The government's explanation for this reversal is their belief that Jerusalem's status must be resolved in peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. 

Not surprising the Palestinians are cheering this decision .... Palestinians laud Australia stance to cancel Jerusalem as Israel capital (Jerusalem Post), and Israel is condemning it .... Israel slams Australia for revoking Jerusalem capital recognition, envoy (Jerusalem Post). 

 Australia Reverses Recognition Of West Jerusalem As Capital  

Australia Drops Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's Capital --- AP 

Australia reverses decision to recognise west Jerusalem as Israel's capital -- Reuters  

Australia scraps decision to recognize West Jerusalem as capital of Israel -- Washington Examiner Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital -- DW  

Australia reverses recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital -- Al Jazeera



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