Palestinian Rioters Clash With Israeli Troops at Friday Demonstrations

Hundreds of Palestinian rioters clashed with Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip and West Bank on Friday in what they said were protests against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Such disturbances occur weekly, but tensions have risen following President Donald Trump’s announcement on Dec. 6, which stirred anger across the Arab and Muslim world and concern among Washington’s European allies, as well as Russia. The move was welcomed by Israel.

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