Sheikh Jarrah protests

The protests in Sheikh Jarrah began as a local response to Israeli court decisions that ordered the eviction of several Palestinian families from their homes in favor of Israeli settlers. This neighborhood, historically a predominantly Palestinian area, became a flashpoint for the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The protests gained international attention and were characterized by nightly confrontations between Palestinian residents and Israeli police. These events escalated tensions in Jerusalem and contributed to the wider unrest in May 2021, including the subsequent raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Gaza-Israel conflict. The protests in Sheikh Jarrah were not only about specific eviction cases but also symbolized the larger struggle over land rights, identity, and sovereignty in Jerusalem.