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PLO warns: ‘Nuts all over the world’ will commit acts of violence after Trump’s Jerusalem decision

By Pete Kasperowicz
Published December 6, 2017 1:24pm ET
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PLO warns: ‘Nuts all over the world’ will commit acts of violence after Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee member Hanan Ashrawi said many of these extremists and "nuts" are already looking to commit violent acts, and will use Trump's decision as an excuse. (Image courtesy screenshot)

A top official in the Palestine Liberation Organization warned Wednesday that President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will be met with violence from extremists.

PLO executive committee member Hanan Ashrawi said many of these extremists and “nuts” are already looking to commit violent acts, and will use Trump’s decision as an excuse.

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