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Hamas gives Israel Jerusalem ultimatum

Hamas, the Palestinian movement that controls the Gaza Strip, has told Israel it has until 6pm to withdraw from al-Aqsa Mosque and Sheikh Jarrah, and to release all detainees during the recent Jerusalem tensions.

The ultimatum was issued by Abu Ubaida, the spokesman of its military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades.

Israel is nervy over security around Gaza, and has sent reinforcements to the besieged enclave.

Palestinians place the Hamas movement flags atop al-Aqsa mosque (AFP)
Palestinians place the Hamas movement flags atop al-Aqsa mosque (AFP)