Australian PM criticised over Jerusalem comments
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
CANBERRA, Oct 16 (Reuters): Australian Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison, whose government faces a crucial by-election in four days, said on Tuesday Canberra was open to recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital, prompting concern from Indonesian and Palestinian officials.
Morrison's comments about recognising Jerusalem and possibly moving Australia's embassy there, just like US President Donald Trump's controversial decision in December, would reverse decades of foreign policy and inflame tension with some of Australia's Asian neighbours.