Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Who could have predicted?

Palestinian factions in the West Bank announced on Tuesday that they would carry out three days of protest across the West Bank over U.S. President Donald Trump's expected decision regarding American policy on Jerusalem.

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The Palestinian factions said protests will start on Wednesday and last until Friday at the very least.

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Fatah Central Committee member Jamal Mahisan told Haaretz that Trump's decision was an inflammatory material that will inspire Palestinians to take to the streets in rage. "The Palestinian people know how to protect their rights and we are in consultations regarding [our moves] in the coming days."

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Most of the activity is expected to take place in city centers, near American embassies and consulates.

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The Israeli military has decided to augment forces, mainly at prominent friction spots where soldiers come into contact with Palestinians.

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The police are also preparing, with reinforcements planned for Jerusalem and around the American embassy in Tel Aviv.

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Jordan also responded with dismay to Trump's decision, with Abdullah warning of repercussions on Middle East security and stability. According to Jordanian media, Abdullah pledged to thwart any American initiative to renew the peace process and would encourage rage and resistance among Muslims and Christians alike.

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Arab leader Ayman Odeh, who chairs the Arab Joint List, called Trump "a pyromaniac who could set the entire region on fire with his madness."

"The last few days, Odeh continued in a written statement, "prove decisively that the United States cannot remain the sponsor or arbitrator in negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.

  Haaretz
Don't come back, Jared.
If the Israeli government wants the world to recognize West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, all it has to do is recognize East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.”

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