Trump Middle East plan: Palestinians reject 'conspiracy'

Palestinians have dismissed US President Donald Trump's new Middle East peace plan as a "conspiracy".

The plan envisages a Palestinian state and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements.

Mr Trump said Jerusalem would remain Israel's "undivided" capital, but the Palestinian capital would "include areas of East Jerusalem".

Reacting to Tuesday's announcement, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Jerusalem was "not for sale".

"All our rights are not for sale and are not for bargain," he added.

Thousands of Palestinian protesters held a "day of rage" in the Gaza...