Palestinian protesters, Israel troops clash in rallies over Trump's Jerusalem decision

Palestinian protesters have begun clashing with Israeli security forces in the West Bank.

Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli troops

Hundreds of Palestinian protesters are clashing with Israeli security forces in the West Bank. (AAP)

Hundreds of Palestinian protesters are clashing with Israeli security forces in the West Bank cities of Hebron, Bethlehem and Ramallah.

The clashes began after Friday midday prayers in a show of rage over US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Protesters threw stones at Israeli troops who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets.

In Gaza, thousands took to the streets and marched on Friday to denounce Mr Trump's proclamation.
In Bethlehem, masked youth burned tyres and threw stones at Israeli troops. Some tear gas was used in response.

There were also protests in Ramallah. Several people have been detained.

Thousands of Palestinian worshippers also are rallying outside Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque, a flashpoint site in the holy city.

Israel has always regarded Jerusalem as its capital, while the Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state.


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Published 8 December 2017 10:54pm
Updated 8 December 2017 11:00pm


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