Arab communities in Italy protest against Trump’s decision

CAIRO – 9 December 2017: Hundreds of Egyptians and Arabs in Milan, Italy protested on Saturday at the U.S. consulate against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.


File - Hundreds of Egyptians and Arab communities in Milano

Trump’s decision is akin to the Balfour declaration, as Trump “gave what he does not own to he who does not deserve,” as Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayeb stated.

On Wednesday night, Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel during a televised speech from the White House. Trump’s decision was met by a barrage of criticism and condemnations from many Arab and world leaders, while protests took places in the Gaza Strip, West Bank and different parts of the Arab world.


File - Hundreds of Egyptians and Arab communities in Milano

The Islamic Jihad Movement, Hamas and Fatah in Palestine called for staging protests against Trump’s decision and called for a third “Intifada” (uprising) to take place on Friday, naming it a “day of rage”.


File - Hundreds of Egyptians and Arab communities in Milano

The protests started following Friday prayers at all mosques in Gaza and West Bank. The Palestinian Authority (PA) has filed a complaint at the United Nations Security Council against Trump’s decision on Thursday, Sky News Arabia reported.