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Clashes erupt across West Bank and Gaza after Trump's Jerusalem decision

Dozens reported wounded in violence on Friday

December 8, 2017 08:55
Israeli forces scuffle with Palestinians at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on Friday
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Clashes erupted on Friday across Gaza and the West Bank as Palestinians entered their third “day of rage” at Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

More than twenty Palestinians were reported wounded in fighting across the region, as hundreds of protesters took part in demonstrations in cities including Bethlehem, Ramallah and Hebron.

Live pictures showed images of clashes in the streets, with protesters throwing rocks and security forces responding with tear gas.

The Palestinian Red Crescent said 21 protesters were hurt by rubber bullets in the West Bank, Haaretz reported, while a further five were hurt by live fire at Israel’s border with Gaza.