Qatar warns of repercussions

Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani warned Trump during a phone call of the consequences of his contentious decision, the Persian Gulf state's Foreign Ministry said.

Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli forces near an Israeli checkpoint in the West Bank city of Bethlehem otday on December 7.

The Qatari emir "warned of the serious repercussions of this step, which would further complicate the situation in the Middle East and negatively affect the security and stability in the region," read a statement from the ministry.