The Latest Breaking News from Jerusalem

Foreign affairs minister admits poor timing of announcement on Jewish holiday and promises never to play politics on the issue

Labor reversed the last government's recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but Palestinians were left out of the conversation.

International Centre of Justice for Palestinians says there are ‘strong grounds’ to legally oppose embassy relocation.

Australia's Jerusalem stance will likely reinforce its reputation as a middle power seeking to navigate its way through Middle East politics.

The prime minister says Labor has held the position for some time now and it was his predecessor who played politics with the issue in 2018.

Australia announced Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a decision that was welcomed by Palestinians but condemned by Israelis. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jerusalem's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, reversing a decision by the previous conservative government.…

Jerusalem may be about 14,000 kilometres away from Canberra, but its "status" as the capital of Israel continues to court controversy. Here's why.

Why is Israel angry that Australia is adhering to international law when it comes to the status of West Jerusalem?

The Albanese Labor government’s decision to reverse its predecessor’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has elicited a predictable reaction from Israel and its supporters in Australia.