Thousands protest in Jordan, burn US and Israeli flags

Local Jordanian media is reporting American and Israeli flags are being torched by the protesters.

By ANNA AHRONHEIM
Updated: DECEMBER 8, 2017 13:38
Thousands of protesters in Amman Jordan against the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. (photo credit: SOCIAL MEDIA)
Thousands of protesters in Amman Jordan against the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
(photo credit: SOCIAL MEDIA)
Thousands of protesters have gathered in the Jordanian capital of Amman, one of the largest demonstrations against Trump’s declaration on Jerusalem.
The protesters are calling for their government to cut ties with Israel.
Local Jordanian media is reporting that protesters in Amman are also burning American and Israeli flags and demand closure of the US embassy in Amman.