Morrison probably did not realise how close he was to committing Australia to a very different two-state solution when he told the press conference:
The whole point of a two-state solution is two nations recognised living side by side. And so, opening up that discussion does provide us with the opportunity, I think, to do what Australians have always done and that is to apply a practical and common-sense and innovative role in trying to work with partners around the world to aid our broader objectives, in this case a two-state solution.
That alternative two-state solution involves Jordan and Israel – the two successor states to the Mandate for Palestine - currently exercising sovereignty in 95% of the territory comprised in the Mandate - negotiating the allocation of sovereignty in the last remaining 5% between their two respective States.
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This solution was first suggested by the League of Nations in 1922: one Jewish state and one Arab state living side by side in former Palestine in peace with each other. Redrawing the international border between Jordan and Israel in direct negotiations would complete this two-state solution.
Moving Australia's Embassy to Jerusalem would be a no-brainer under the 1922 two-state solution.
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