Scott Morrison suggests Labor is watering down support for Israel after Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade deleted reference from website
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The Albanese government has assured Israel that Australia remains a “strong supporter” and has denied making any formal policy change after a government department deleted a public statement recognising West Jerusalem as the country’s capital.
The change in language, first revealed by Guardian Australia on Monday, prompted the former prime minister Scott Morrison to argue that the “disappointing” move suggested the new government was watering down Australia’s support for Israel.
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Continue reading…Scott Morrison suggests Labor is watering down support for Israel after Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade deleted reference from website Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has assured Israel that Australia remains a “strong supporter” and has denied making any formal policy change after a government department deleted a public statement recognising West Jerusalem as the country’s capital.The change in language, first revealed by Guardian Australia on Monday, prompted the former prime minister Scott Morrison to argue that the “disappointing” move suggested the new government was watering down Australia’s support for Israel.Sign up for our free morning newsletter and afternoon email to get your daily news roundup Continue reading…