Diplomatic move by Australian Government is ‘deeply unhelpful and disappointing,' say Lib Dems

Responding to reports that the Australian Government have recognised the state of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and plan to move their embassy there from Tel Aviv once a peace settlement is reached, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine said:

“This move from the agreed UN position by the Australians, is deeply unhelpful and disappointing.

“We must all strive towards a renewed push for peace and calm in occupied territories, and all nations have a responsibility to uphold that.”