Australian PM Recognizes West Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital, Malaysia Says It’s One Step Too Far

Australian PM Recognizes West Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital, Malaysia Says It’s One Step Too Far
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks at a press conference in Canberra on Aug. 24, 2018. Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Dec. 15 that his center-right government was formally recognizing West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital but will not move its embassy there immediately.
“Australia now recognises 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,“ he said.