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Confusion over Libs' pledge to recognise West Jerusalem

The coalition's foreign affairs spokesman has seemingly contradicted the opposition leader about a major foreign policy decision on Israel's capital.

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Libs double down on Israel-Palestine after UN vote

The Liberals have reaffirmed recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital as a rift widens between the opposition and government on a usually bipartisan issue.

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Six more hostages released by Hamas as talks over extending the Gaza truce continue

As both sides prepared for the final planned hostage-for-prison swap, gunmen killed three Israelis in an attack on the outskirts of West Jerusalem early Thursday.

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Israel protesters vow to continue fight against judicial bill

Despite their disappointment, protesters in West Jerusalem are adamant that the fight has just started.

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Tent city erected outside Israeli Knesset before judicial vote

The encampment is a last-ditch effort made to halt the government’s controversial judicial reform plans.

Al Jazeera

What can the Bildungsroman tell us about the Israel and Palestine conflict?

The reactions to Australia’s decision to reverse the Morrison government’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital ranged from outrage to endorsement. They confirmed, once again, that the territories involved are intensely contested. They also showed that there is almost no position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that can be understood…

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Israeli Settlers Insist on Rebuilding Homesh Settlement Near Jenin

A group of settler leaders, headed by the chief Ashkenazi rabbi, David Lau, toured the Homesh settlement, declaring their determination to rebuild the region, despite US warnings, the position of High Court of Justice in West Jerusalem, and the law that prohibits their entry to the area. The Homesh settlement…

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US group campaigning against Australia’s reversal of recognition of West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

StandWithUs places ad in the Weekend Australian and asks readers to email Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong about issue

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Libs to make Jerusalem election issue

Simon Birmingham says the federal opposition stands by recognising West Jerusalem as Israel's capital and will take the position to the next election.

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Australia’s decision not to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is welcome – but hardly enough

Australia should start holding Israel accountable for its violations of international law and actively support Palestinian human rights

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong says timing of Australia’s reversal on West Jerusalem ‘regrettable’

Foreign affairs minister admits poor timing of announcement on Jewish holiday and promises never to play politics on the issue

The Guardian - AU

Aus Reversed Its Stance On West Jerusalem, But Palestinians Were Left Out Of The Conversation

Labor reversed the last government's recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but Palestinians were left out of the conversation.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Australia's Decision to Reverse Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the Australian government's announcement that it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs hoped the international community would join efforts to find a just settlement for the Palestinian cause to achieve the aspirations of the Palestinian people…

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Australia’s reversal on West Jerusalem: how did it happen and what’s the reaction?

Labor opposed from the beginning the 2018 recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. So why has its policy shift come as a shock?

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Australia’s reversal on recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital is simply a return to status quo

Australia's Jerusalem stance will likely reinforce its reputation as a middle power seeking to navigate its way through Middle East politics.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Australia’s Derecognizing of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement welcoming Australia’s decision to reverse its recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The statement affirmed that Saudi Arabia supports the Palestinian people’s aspirations to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the international law…

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Albanese stands by West Jerusalem walkback, but concedes it could have been handled better

The prime minister says Labor has held the position for some time now and it was his predecessor who played politics with the issue in 2018.

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Australia Drops Recognition of Jerusalem as Capital of Israel

Australia announced Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a decision that was welcomed by Palestinians but condemned by Israelis. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jerusalem's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, reversing a decision by the previous conservative government.…

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Australia's reversal on recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital is simply a return to status quo

The Albanese Labor government’s decision to reverse its predecessor’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has elicited a predictable reaction from Israel and its supporters in Australia.

AAP

Labor MP 'hurt' by Jerusalem reversal

Australia's decision to reverse recognising West Jerusalem as Israel's capital has been criticised for the handling and timing of the announcement.

Evening Standard

Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Foreign minister Penny Wong said Australia will remain a ‘steadfast friend’ to Israel

The Guardian - AU

Jewish groups blindsided by Labor’s reversal of recognition of West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Prominent Jewish community leaders in Australia say Albanese government’s withdrawal of recognition ‘a gratuitous insult’ – but criticism is not universal

ABC News

The Loop: More rain forecast for Victoria, Australian ambassador summoned over West Jerusalem decision, and the Bureau of Meteorology's new name

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Australia Reverses Recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital

Australia said Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing a contentious decision by the previous conservative government. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the city's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, and not through unilateral decisions, reported AFP. "We will not…

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Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Australia has reversed a previous government’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

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