Hamas calls for intifada against Israel over Jerusalem
Anger runs deep in Palestinian territories and broader Muslim world against Trump's decision to break with decades of US policy and recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital
The Gaza Strip's militant Hamas rulers called for a new uprising against President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, while protesters burned American flags and pictures of the US leader in demonstrations across the West Bank.
"We demand, call and will launch an intifada in the face of the Zionist occupation," Ismail Haniyeh said in a speech Thursday broadcast by Al Jazeera television. "Jerusalem is being kidnapped and ripped from us."
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