Violent protests follow Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Protestors against Trump's announcement of acknowledging Israel's right to Jerusalem outside US consulate in Istanbul. Source: AAP

US president Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital has been met with violent protests in the Middle East.

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Published 8 December 2017 9:39pm

By Andrea Nierhoff

Presented by Ioane Tiperio Lafoa'i

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US president Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital has been met with violent protests in the Middle East.

US president Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital has led to protests across Palestinian Territories and other countries in the Middle East. The move has been widely criticised by other countries around the world including France, Britain and Germany.