The US leader’s unilateral action affects the multicultural and multireligious identity of Jerusalem and is extremely damaging.

Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas activists

Sasha Llorenty Soliz,

Bolivia’s UN Ambassador Llorenty Soliz said the US leader’s unilateral action affects the multicultural and multi-religious identity of Jerusalem and “is extremely damaging — it’s irresponsible because it further exacerbates the already unstable situation in the Middle East”. — gaza city — Israeli air strikes killed two Hamas members early on Saturday following a rocket attack on Israel, in the latest fallout from President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

The Israeli military claimed it targeted four Hamas facilities. The military said it struck warehouses and weapons manufacturing sites, after which Hamas said it recovered the bodies of two of its men.

Saturday marked the third Palestinian “day of rage” following Trump’s announcement and more protests were expected.

In Bethlehem, Palestinians hurled stones at Israeli troops, who responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades.

Demonstrations were also taking place in Jerusalem, Ramallah and Gaza City, where some 4,000 gathered. Israel has mobilised troops in case violence breaks out.

Trump’s announcement on Jerusalem triggered denunciations from around the world, with even close allies suggesting he had needlessly stirred more conflict in an already volatile region. —

AFP Palestinian women react as an Israeli mounted policeman disperses protesters in East Jerusalem on Saturday. —

Reuters Protesters demonstrate outside the US embassy in London. —