Conflict Incident Report

Thousands join latest protests against Jerusalem designation

Date of incident:

December 9, 2017

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Palestinian Civilians/Refugees

More than 5,000 students demonstrated Saturday in Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp to denounce U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Source Link:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2017/Dec-09/429583-…

Primary category:

Collective Action [inc. protests, solidarity movements...]

Classification of conflict (primary):

Conflicts of social discrimination

Violent and unjust treatment of different categories of people and individuals based on race, age, gender or sexuality, committed by the State, groups and individuals, related to a lack of protection and rights, inefficiency of the Justice system and persisting social and economic vulnerabilities.

Classification of conflict(secondary):

Border conflicts (Israeli border)

Violations, disputes and/or conflicts instigated by Israeli intrusions on Lebanese national territories, airspace, and territorial waters. While there currently is no Israeli military occupation on Lebanese soil, these events are classified as violations of Lebanese sovereignty and are indicative of the continuous tensions between Lebanon and Israel.

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Conflict Incident Report

Thousands join latest protests against Jerusalem designation

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