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Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital sparks clashes

Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital sparks clashes
Palestinians marched against the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital (Photo: Al Jazeera)

At least 31 Palestinians have been wounded in clashes in the Gaza Strip and across the occupied West Bank, during protests against US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

One person is in a critical condition.

Trump's announcement reversed decades of US policy on the sensitive issue.

Israel deployed hundreds of extra troops in the West Bank as Palestinians went on strike and took to the streets.

Protesters set tyres alight and threw stones, and Israeli troops fired tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammo.

Two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel but fell short.

In Gaza, according to Reuters news agency, Palestinians threw stones across the border fence at Israeli soldiers who responded with live fire.

Source: BBC

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