Provocative actions and policies by the Israeli government have been cited as immediate triggers for the violence
Specific actions and policies by the Israeli government have been cited as immediate triggers for the violence. For instance, the violent raids on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and attempts to force out residents of a Palestinian neighborhood in occupied East Jerusalem in the previous year were mentioned as contributing to the escalation of hostilities. Such actions are often seen by Palestinians as provocative and a violation of their rights, leading to frustration and anger