Foreign minister says Canberra will also formally harden its position on West Bank settlements, calling them a 'significant obstacle to peace'

Jerusalem reacted harshly to Canberra withdrawing recognition of West Jerusalem as Israeli capital to send 'message' about Palestinian statehood, official says

Foreign Ministry political director summons Ambassador Paul Griffiths, says walkback encourages extremists and could undermine stability

Foreign Ministry says it is 'disappointed' by decision made for 'shortsighted political considerations'; Palestinian Authority welcomes Canberra's decision

FM Penny Wong says Australian embassy to remain in Tel Aviv, walks back 2018 decision by previous government to offer formal recognition after first denying policy change

Foreign minister denies reversal of decision, made by previous government, after foreign affairs website removes description of policy

New center-left government deletes text on foreign affairs website describing policy; decision in 2018 received lukewarm reception in Israel because it didn't include entire city

Successor Albanese demands apology from 'self-serving' Morrison, who insists he only took on five ministerial roles for use in 'extreme situations'

Current premier Anthony Albanese accuses predecessor of 'trashing democracy'; Scott Morrison defends move as necessary to combat COVID pandemic

Scott Morrison, who recognized west Jerusalem as Israel's capital, congratulates opposition leader Anthony Albanese, whose Labor party supports recognizing Palestine as a state