Israel stepped up security in Jerusalem on Friday ahead of a declared Palestinian "day of rage" in the holy city. Palestinians and Arab nations made their anger and dismay known after US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The decision was denounced by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who said that the United States had effectively given up its role as arbiter in the peace process in the region.
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Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh called for a new intifada following the decision, and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah announced his support for a violent uprising.
Protests broke out Thursday in Jerusalem as well as the West Bank and Gaza and in Muslim countries around the world.
The Jerusalem Post is covering the events live on Friday as they play out in Jerusalem.
Live coverage of clashes in Bethlehem (Reuters)