Australia summons Israeli ambassador

Another traditional ally of Israel joined Tuesday in high-level diplomatic criticism of the Jewish state over plans to build new settlements on Palestinian territory.

Australia's Foreign Minister Bob Carr had the Israeli ambassador to his country summoned Tuesday to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade over Israel's decision on new construction in East Jerusalem and on the West Bank, according to a statement on the ministry's website.

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