RAMALLAH, December 30, 2017 (WAFA) – The fourth “Friday of rage” events called for by nationalist and Islamic forces to protest US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital were highlighted on the front page of the three Palestinian Arabic dailies on Saturday.

The headline in al-Quds said: “Hundreds wounded, including six critical, in the fourth ‘Friday of rage’ confrontations.”

Al-Ayyam main headline said: “Hundreds of people injured in the fourth ‘Friday of rage’ in defense of Jerusalem and in rejection of the Trump decision.”

Al-Hayat al-Jadida said: “The fourth ‘Friday of challenge’ – 56 wounded by live ammunition and hundreds by metal bullets and suffocation.”

All three papers filled their front page of pictures of the clashes in all areas of the West Bank, Gaza, as well as the protest at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City following the Friday prayer.

The three papers also continued coverage of the protests against the US decision from around the Arab world.

Al-Quds said in a story from its correspondent in Washington that Trump has aborted his “deal of the century” and isolated the US during his first year in office.

It also said that the US State Department rejected a request from its ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, to drop the words “occupied territory” when talking about the West Bank and Jerusalem.

Al-Ayyam published names of 22 international agreements and protocols Palestine is getting ready to join in response to Trump’s move on Jerusalem.

Al-Hayat al-Jadida said Israel released the youngest Palestinian female prisoner, Malak al-Ghalith, 14, from Jalazoun refugee camp near Ramallah after spending eight months in prison after she was arrested at Qalandia checkpoint, half way between Ramallah and Jerusalem.

The paper also said the Palestinian writers’ has reaffirmed its opposition to all form of normalization of relations with Israel.

The three papers also reported on the attack in Egypt and President Mahmoud Abbas’ condemnation of the attack.

They also reported on the ongoing protests in Iran against high prices and economic conditions.

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