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Australian Government Recognizes West Jerusalem as Israel's Capital But Keeps Embassy in Tel Aviv
(ABC News-Australia) Jade Macmillan - "Australia now recognizes West Jerusalem...is the capital of Israel," Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Saturday. Morrison delayed moving Australia's embassy from Tel Aviv but said a trade and defense office would be established in West Jerusalem. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said a Labor government would reverse the decision to recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital.