**The Palestinians call PM Morisson's decision related to the situation in Australia.**
*JERUSALEM - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison states his country recognizes West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. But at the same time, he said the Australian Government had also decided to recognize the aspirations of the Palestinian people for a future country with its capital in East Jerusalem.*
*In this regard, Israel signaled displeasure on Sunday with Australia's move, which recognizes West Jerusalem as its capital. A trusted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this was a mistake because Israel controlled the entire city.*
*The minister for Israeli regional cooperation Tzachi Hanegbi, and a Netanyahu trustee in the Likud party, delivered an open statement about Australia's policies. He said that despite the positive news, Australia made a mistake.*
*"There is no separation between the east of the city and the west of the city. Jerusalem is all, united. Israel's control of it is eternal. Our sovereignty will not be separated nor influenced. And we hope Australia will soon find a way to correct the mistakes it made," said he on Sunday (12/16).*
Palestinian negotiating chief Saeb Erekat said Saturday's move was decided by considering Australia's domestic politics. "The whole of Jerusalem remains a matter of final position for negotiations, while East Jerusalem, under international law, is an integral part of the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel, " he said.
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