Gaza’s Hamas rulers are warning the US not to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, saying such a step could unleash new violence.
In a statement Tuesday, the Islamic militant group said a move would “open a new chapter of conflict” and “add fuel to the fire.”
In southern Gaza, dozens of Palestinians demonstrated against the move. Some burned a caricature of Trump.
Hamas is sworn to Israel’s destruction. It has killed hundreds of Israelis in suicide bombings, and fought three wars with Israel since seizing control of Gaza 10 years ago.
The rival Palestinian Authority has also urged US President Donald Trump not to follow through on his campaign promise to move the embassy. The Palestinians seek East Jerusalem, captured by Israel in 1967, as their hoped-for capital.
— AP
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