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How Israelis And Palestinians View Trump's Jerusalem Decision

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City is seen trough a door with the shape of star of David, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, a day after President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (Ariel Schalit/AP)
The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City is seen trough a door with the shape of star of David, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, a day after President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (Ariel Schalit/AP)

Clashes broke out Thursday between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians during protests against President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The move has drawn praise and criticism.

Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with analysts Neri Zilber (@NeriZilber) and Ghaith al-Omari (@GhAlOmari) of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about how Israelis and Palestinians are reacting.

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