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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Official: Israel fears Australia could recognize Palestinian state next
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In this image taken from video, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks during a press conference, October 18, 2022, in Canberra, Australia. (Australia Pool via AP)
A senior Israeli official tells the Walla news site that Israel reacted harshly to Australia’s decision to backtrack on recognizing West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, fearing that Canberra’s next step could be to recognize a Palestinian state.
“This is the reason we reacted so strongly and we are sure that got the message across,” the official says.
Israel summoned Australia’s ambassador to the Foreign Ministry, where officials objected to Australia’s “wretched” move.”
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