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Australia ‘removes’ reference to West Jerusalem as Israel capital

The decision by Morrison was a major setback for Palestinian aspirations for statehood and angered much of the Muslim world [File: Jerusalem Islamic Waqf/Anadolu Agency]

The Australian government has reportedly dropped its stance recognising West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, reversing a policy by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, UK-based news outlet The Guardian reported on Monday.

The language was adopted during the previous Conservative government in 2018, a decision widely criticised by pro-Palestine groups.

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