Jerusalem will always be the capital of Palestine, protestors in Malta declare
The Palestinian Embassy and Moviment Graffiti held a "gathering of solidarity" on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Around 60 people gathered in front of Parliament to listen to the acting head of the Palestinian Embassy Fadi Hanania, Moviment Graffiti activist Andre Callus and Imam Mohammed el Sadi call for an end to the occupation of Palestine.
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The international community regarded the West Bank as territories occupied by Israel and although Israel withdrew its military forces from the Gaza strip, it continues to be the occupying power there.
Israel now controlled the territory that Palestinians insist is their own, adding that they want to establish Palestine on all or part of that land, they said.
“Jerusalem will always be the capital of the state of Palestine,” Mr Hanania said, adding that everyone should be allowed to pray in Jerusalem.
“It's time for us to be able to have our own Republic Day,” he continued, calling for international solidarity against Mr Trump's decision.
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