Australia's shift in Israel policy could hurt ties with Arab nations, Egypt envoy says


  • World
  • Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Ambassadors from 13 Arab countries met in Canberra on Tuesday, concerned that Australia's move to consider recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital could damage peace prospects there, Egypt's ambassador said.

Earlier on Tuesday, Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the unexpected announcement that he was "open minded" about recognising Jerusalem and possibly moving Australia's embassy there.

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