Latest: Hamas leader urges uprising over Donald Trump's policy on Jerusalem

Schools and shops have closed in the West Bank, as Palestinians protested against President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Latest: Hamas leader urges uprising over Donald Trump's policy on Jerusalem
Thu, 07 Dec, 2017 - 08:52

Update 9.50am: The top leader of the Islamic militant group Hamas has called for a new uprising against Israel in the wake of President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Ismail Haniyeh spoke to his followers in the Gaza Strip and called the US decision an "aggression on our people and a war on our sanctuaries".

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Trump blames vandals for damage at Reflecting Pool
Labour leadership Keir Starmer pledges 'smooth transition' after face-to-face talks with Andy Burnham
Peter Murrell court case Peter Murrell, former SNP chief and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, jailed for embezzling funds
CourtsDonald TrumpPalestineJerusalemIsrael
<p>Jesy Nelson has expressed her ‘outrage’ at MPs after a full rollout of early testing for SMA was debated in Parliament. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA</p>

Jesy Nelson outraged at MPs after debate on spinal muscular atrophy in parliament

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited