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Hamas hails Jerusalem attack as 'response' to Trump peace plan

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AFP Gaza City (Palestinian Territories)

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas hailed a car-ramming in Jerusalem that wounded 12 Israeli troops on Thursday as a "practical response" to US President Donald Trump's controversial Middle East peace plan.

In a statement, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said the attack was part of the "resistance operation" but stopped short of claiming responsibility.

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First Published: Feb 06 2020 | 1:46 PM IST

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