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Posted in News on 12 December, 2017
Media Release Arab Council condemns the US’ unconscionable decision on Jerusalem
Arab Council Australia denounces President Donald Trump’s decision to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem and to recognise it as Israel’s
capital.

“We call on the Australian Government to unequivocally condemn the US’ decision on Jerusalem,” said Ms Randa Kattan, the CEO of Arab Council Australia. 

Read the full media release below

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work.

This land always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

We also acknowledge the people of Palestine and their rights for self-determination. We acknowledge the devastation and mass atrocities continuing in Gaza and hope that through greater awareness and collective action, we can work towards a world free from genocide, violence and injustice.

Palestine was and always will be Palestinian land.