Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces yesterday as US president Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel triggered protests and calls by militant groups for an intifada, or uprising.
Protesters in West Bank cities including Ramallah set tyres on fire and threw stones at Israeli troops while in Bethlehem troops fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse demonstrators.
The UN Security Council is expected to meet today after eight countries, including permanent council members France and the UK, asked António Guterres, the secretary-general, for a briefing on Mr Trump’s decision.
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