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Tuesday, December 5, 2017
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017
US bars diplomatic staff from Old City, West Bank amid Jerusalem tensions
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe US Consulate General in Jerusalem is banning its workers from the capital’s Old City and the West Bank amid heightened tensions over US President Donald Trump’s expected announcement to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
A statement from the consulate cites “widespread calls for demonstrations” starting tomorrow, and urges all US government employees to avoid “areas where crowds have gathered and where there is increased police and/or military presence.”
Earlier, the Hamas terrorist group called for a “Day of Rage” in response to reports that Trump is expected to announce the recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital in a speech tomorrow.
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