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LIVE: Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital

► Trump expected to announce plans to move US embassy to Jerusalem at 6pm UK time.

► Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas described move as having "dangerous consequences".

► Move criticised by numerous states including Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and the Vatican.

► Palestinians rally against plans to move US embassy.

Photo: Palestinians burn Israeli and US flags in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Wednesday (Reuters)

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