The Latest: Hamas leader calls for uprising against Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital (all times local):11:25 a.m.
The top leader of the Islamic militant group Hamas is calling for a new uprising against Israel in the wake of President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Ismail Haniyeh spoke to his followers in the Gaza Strip on Thursday and called the U.S. decision an "aggression on our people and a war on our sanctuaries."
He says the uprising should begin Friday, the Muslim holy day.
Haniyeh then added: "We want the uprising to last and continue to let Trump and the occupation regret this decision.