Prime Minister (PM) IsraelYair Lapid is said to be very angry with Australia for not recognizing Jerusalem as their country’s capital.
Lapid harshly criticized the Australian government’s decision to no longer recognize West Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish state. This decision cancels the decision of the previous right-wing government led by Prime Minister Morrison.
Lapid described the move as a “very rushed response,” adding “We can only hope that the Australian government takes other matters more seriously and professionally,” Lapid said.
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“Jerusalem is the eternal and united capital of Israel and nothing will change it,” Lapid added in a statement released by his office.
Earlier, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the Australian government canceled the recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital. Israel. He said the status of the city should be decided through peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians and not through decisions taken unilaterally.
“We will not support this destructive approach (the two state solution),” Wong said in a press release, as quoted on Tuesday (10/18/2022).
“Australia is committed to a two-state solution where Israel and a Palestinian state will be able to coexist peacefully and safely within internationally recognized borders, “continued Wong.
Even if it won’t recognize Jerusalem as its capital Israel, but Wong said Australia will remain a close friend of Israel. And the Australian embassy will remain in Tel Aviv.
“Australia will remain a faithful partner of Israel. We were one of the first countries to grant official recognition to Israel under Prime Minister Ben Chifley. Our government will continue to provide support to Israel and the Jewish community in Australia. The embassy. Australian has been around for a long time and will stay in Tel Aviv, ”Wong said.
“We also strongly support the Palestinian people, providing humanitarian support every year since 1951 and supporting the continuation of peace negotiations,” he concluded.
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