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December 18, 2018

Australia Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's Undivided Capital
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The appeal came as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison formally
recognized Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel, even though
Israel has illegally occupied East Jerusalem since 1967.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison: "Australia now recognizes West Jerusalem,
being the seat of the Knesset and many of the institutions of
government, is the capital of Israel. West Jerusalem is the capital of
Israel. And we look forward to moving our embassy to West Jerusalem when
practical, in support of and after final status determination."

In May, the Trump administration drew international condemnation when it
moved the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem-a city that
Palestinians want as part of a future state.


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