Demonstrators shout slogans during protests against the U.S. declaration to move its embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize the city as the capital of Israel December 6, 2017 - REUTERS
CAIRO - 7 December 2017: Protests broke out in several Arab countries after U.S. President Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on Wednesday night.
"Through all of these years, presidents representing the United States have refused to acknowledge Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. Today, we acknowledge that Jerusalem is the Israeli capital. It is the right thing to do. It is something that has to be done," Trump stated.
In Jordon, several demonstrators gathered in front of the American Embassy, chanting slogans in support of the Palestinian cause, such as “We would sacrifice our blood and soul for the sake of Palestine.”
The U.S. Embassy in Amman issued a statement advising its nationals to stay away from demonstrations due to Trump’s latest decision.
Also other protestors expressed their rage near the American Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Reuters, the protest was peaceful; some of the protestors pelted the consulate with coins.
Similar demonstrations took place in other countries, including Iraq and Lebanon.
In Palestine, the demonstrations began on Wednesday night, shortly after Trump’s speech. Several Palestinian officials said that they "rejected" the declaration which could cause a new Intifada.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniya addressed Palestinians and the Arab world in a televised speech on Thursday morning, saying that "Jerusalem is our honor... If you lose it, then you have no dignity."
United States President Donald Trump has officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on Wednesday during a televised speech from the White House.
"I think it’s long overdue. Many presidents have said they want to do something and they didn’t do it," U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Cabinet meeting ahead of his midday speech on Israel, according to Reuters.
Demonstrators shout slogans during protests against the U.S. declaration to move its embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize the city as the capital of Israel December 6, 2017 - REUTERS
Demonstrators shout slogans during protests against the U.S. declaration to move its embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize the city as the capital of Israel December 6, 2017 - REUTERS
Demonstrators shout slogans during protests against the U.S. declaration to move its embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize the city as the capital of Israel December 6, 2017 - REUTERS
Demonstrators shout slogans during protests against the U.S. declaration to move its embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize the city as the capital of Israel December 6, 2017 - REUTERS
Demonstrators shout slogans during protests against the U.S. declaration to move its embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize the city as the capital of Israel December 6, 2017 - REUTERS
Demonstrators shout slogans during protests against the U.S. declaration to move its embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize the city as the capital of Israel December 6, 2017 - REUTERS
Demonstrators shout slogans during protests against the U.S. declaration to move its embassy to Jerusalem and to recognize the city as the capital of Israel December 6, 2017 - REUTERS
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