The Australian government’s decision not to recognise West Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel, which overturns a previous determination made by the Morrison government, is a decision in the right direction, in line with a clear consensus of the international community.
Only a handful of countries have recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, most of which are led by rightwing governments at the time. International law is clear on the matter, considering East Jerusalem an occupied territory illegally annexed by Israel.
