Hundreds of Palestinians flooded the streets near the Israel-Gaza barrier, as they demonstrated against Donald Trump’s latest decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health said that sixteen people were injured by the Israeli army, one of whom is in a critical condition. He added that more than five people were suffocated by the tear gas that was fired by the army.

In a highly controversial move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday recognized Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and announced that he will be moving the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city, claiming that this will enhance the peace process between Israel and .

Since then, demonstrations kicked off on Thursday and continued after Friday prayers this afternoon across the West Bank and Gaza. Demonstrations were also held in many countries around the world, including Jordan, South Africa, Afghanistan and Indonesia.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that this will not change the status of Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, while Hamas leader Ismail Haniya urged Palestinians to start a new Intifada - uprising against Israel.