Prime Minister up close, hand on mouth looking pensive

Australia’s Muslim neighbours condemn PM Scott Morrison’s stance on Jerusalem

Some of Australia’s closest Muslim neighbours have condemned the Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s decision to recognise “West Jerusalem” as the capital of Israel.

While the Government will delay moving the embassy from Tel Aviv, some Indonesian politicians have described it as a “deceitful and suicidal move”.

Palestinians say it’s contradictory and breaches Australia’s obligations under law.

Listen to the story by Eric Tlozek  on the ABC AM program.