The Palestinian Fatah movement, of which Mahmoud Abbas is a senior member, called on Palestinians to march in protest against the visit of US Vice President Mike Pence to Jerusalem. According to Agence France-Presse, Fatah stated: "We invite people to hold demonstrations of anger at the entrances of Jerusalem and the Old City to express our protest against Trump's decision during Mike Pence's visit on Wednesday." Previously, Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, had canceled his meeting with Mike Pence. Donald Trump, the US President, recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on December 6, as he had promised during his election campaign, and announced that the US embassy would be moved from Tel Aviv to this city. This decision faced widespread international backlash and protests from many Islamic countries. Following this decision, severe clashes erupted between Palestinians and Israeli forces. The status of Jerusalem is one of the most significant points of contention between Palestinians and Israelis. Israel took control of East Jerusalem during the 1967 Six-Day War. Palestinians consider this area as the capital of their future state. The call for protests comes as thousands of Palestinians participated in the funeral of four Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in Gaza and the West Bank on Friday. Agence France-Presse reported that mourners in the village of Beit Oula in the West Bank chanted slogans against Donald Trump, and masked men fired shots into the air. According to the report, the deceased from Friday's clashes were buried in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Haaretz newspaper reported that one of the deceased, Ibrahim Abu Thriya, was 29 years old and had lost both legs. Palestinian sources say he lost his legs in an Israeli airstrike years ago. Haaretz also reported that on Friday, a Palestinian attacked an Israeli soldier with a knife and was shot dead. Saturday marked the ninth day of Palestinian protests against the US President's decision. US officials have stated that Mike Pence will attempt to advance the peace process. However, Mahmoud Abbas has stated that Palestinians will no longer accept the US as a peace mediator.
Fatah Calls for Protests Against US Vice President's Visit
Fatah has called for protests against US Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Jerusalem, following Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's capital. The protests come amid ongoing tensions and violence between Palestinians and Israeli forces, exacerbated by the deaths of four Palestinians in recent clashes. This situation highlights the deepening conflict and the Palestinian Authority's rejection of US mediation in peace efforts.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Fatah called for protests against US Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Jerusalem, following Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's capital. This decision has sparked widespread protests and violence in Palestinian territories.
- Mahmoud Abbas canceled his meeting with Mike Pence.
- The US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital has led to international backlash and protests.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Jerusalem's status is a core issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both sides claiming it as their capital. The US's recent decision has disrupted longstanding diplomatic norms.
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