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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Muslim leaders that the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was a "the greatest crime."
Lebanese security forces fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters near the U.S. Embassy.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The unilateral American recognition of Jerusalem not only prejudges one of the conflicts most sensitive issues, it does so in Israel’s favor.
The supermodel used her platform to support Palestinians after President Trump recognized the city as the capital of Israel.
“This is nothing more or less than a recognition of reality," the president said Wednesday of the controversial decision.
The move would endorse Israel's claim to all of Jerusalem as its capital, breaking with decades of U.S. policy.
At least 113 Palestinians were injured as Israeli security forces used sound bombs to control crowds of worshippers.
The tensions over access to al-Aqsa compound have triggered the bloodiest confrontations with Palestinians in years.