Australia considers following US on Jerusalem embassy

Australia considers following US on Jerusalem embassy

Australia will consider recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moving its embassy there from Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.
 
If acted upon, the move would follow a recent policy shift by the US that has drawn criticism internationally.
 
Mr Morrison said Australia remained committed to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
 
Mr Morrison said he would consult with his cabinet and other nations before making any decisions.
 
"We are committed to a two-state solution, but frankly, it hasn't been going that well – not a lot of progress has been made," he told reporters on Tuesday.
 
He said it may be possible for his nation to support a two-state solution and recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital – something that Australia had "to date assumed" was unfeasible.

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