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Australia No Longer Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

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Australia No Longer Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

The move to overturn the Morrison government’s 2018 decision angered Zionist groups but was cheered by Australian Palestinians.

Australia No Longer Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
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The Australian Labor Party’s move to reverse a decision by the previous government to recognize West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has angered Israeli politicians as well as Zionist groups in Australia, despite the fact it brings Australia into line with much of the world.

The government’s policy change around Jerusalem, which took place during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, was said to take Israel by surprise.

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