New protests flare over Trump's Jerusalem declaration
Trump's declaration prompted near universal condemnation and diplomatic falloutJERUSALEM: New protests flared in the Middle East and elsewhere Sunday over US President Donald Trump’s declaration of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, a move that has drawn global condemnation and sparked days of unrest in the Palestinian territories. Trump’s announcement on Wednesday sparked days of protests and clashes in the Palestinian territories. On Sunday, a Palestinian stabbed an Israeli security guard at Jerusalem’s central bus station, seriously wounding him. Palestinian protests on Sunday were smaller than in previous days. Despite the outrage, Trump’s UN Ambassador Nikki Haley insisted Sunday the Jerusalem declaration would “move the ball forward” on peace efforts.
Source: The Express Tribune December 11, 2017 05:37 UTC
