A Palestinian demonstrator dressed as Santa Claus was seen throwingrocks at Israeli soldiers amid clashes at the Atara checkpoint, near theWest Bank city of Ramallah, Tuesday.Protests have been ongoing since US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital on December 6.Footage captured 'Santa Claus protester' getting injured in the footafter throwing rocks at Israeli soldiers. Other protesters were alsoseen setting tyres alight. The decision sparked immediate outrage and from across the world. Thestatus of the Holy City is a contentious issue in the Middle East peaceprocess. Israel has always claimed Jerusalem as its capital whilePalestinians demand that annexed East Jerusalem becomes the capital of afuture Palestinian state.