Palestinian Hamas militants take part in a rally in Beit Hanun in the northern Gaza Strip, on 7 December 2017, against US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Photo: AFPJerusalem/Gaza: The Islamist group Hamas urged Palestinians on Thursday to abandon peace efforts and launch a new uprising against Israel in response to US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as its capital. Naser Al-Qidwa, an aide to Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and senior official in his Fatah party, urged Palestinians to stage peaceful protests. “Following President Trump’s historic declaration, I intend to promote and reinforce building in Jerusalem,” Gallant said in a statement. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said Jerusalem must be the capital of both Israel and a future Palestinian state.

Source: Mint December 08, 2017 04:52 UTC