Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sparked diplomatic anger in the Arab and Muslim world after his announcement that a shift of the Australian embassy to Jerusalem is under consideration. In an announcement on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Morrison said he would consider recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city and moving the Australian embassy. The move triggered North African and Middle Eastern Ambassadors and representatives in Australia to hold an emergency meeting at the Palestine’s official residence in Canberra. The emergency meeting saw 13 Arab and Middle Eastern Ambassadors, including the Egyptian Ambassador to Australia, meet to discuss how to approach Australia’s position. “We talked about the sensitivity of the issue and the impact and consequences of this position on the relationship between Australia and Arab countries,” said Palestinian Ambassador Izzat Abdulhadi in a statement to Fairfax Media. “We talked about the size of trade between the Arab countries and Australia. We don’t want this excellent relationship to be undermined or affected by this baseless position.” In statements to the Guardian, Abdulhadi said the decision was a surprise. “It was a surprise for all of us … they can’t understand this, especially…
Australia Slammed for Considering Moving Embassy to Jerusalem
October 16, 2018
