Morrison’s statement comes after he met on Wednesday at Parliament House in Canberra with sisters Dassi Erlich and Nicole Meyer, two of Leifer’s alleged victims.
Israel views the entire city of Jerusalem — both the Western section, which is predominantly Jewish, and the Eastern section, which is predominantly Arab — as its capital.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he plans to open a Trade and Defense office in West Jerusalem, and will open an embassy after the completion of a peace agreement.