Trump peace deal: 13 Palestinians wounded in West Bank clashes with Israel forces

Protests break out against US President Donald Trump’s peace plan

Last updated: January 29, 2020 | 00:21

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Palestinian demonstrators burn tyres during a demonstration against US President Donald Trump's expected peace plan proposal on January 28, 2020, at the entrance of the West Bank city of Ramallah.

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Ramallah, Palestine: Thirteen Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli forces in protests against US President Donald Trump’s peace plan in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the Red Crescent said.

One person was taken to hospital after being hit with a rubber bullet, while 12 others were suffering from exposure to tear gas, a spokeswoman said.

An AFP reporter said around 200 Palestinians confronted Israeli forces near Ramallah in the West Bank, burning photos of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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