Australia to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital but keep embassy in Tel Aviv

The federal government is expected to announce recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, while committing to recognising a future state of Palestine.

Australia to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital but keep embassy in Tel Aviv Source: AAP

The Morrison government will formally recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but the embassy won't be moved from Tel Aviv until the city's status is finalised under a peace settlement.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce the foreign policy shift in a speech to the Sydney Institute on Saturday, The Australian reports.

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