Sheikh Jarrah was once an orchard and saw the migration of wealthy Palestinian families in the early 20th century, seeking to escape the congested Old City

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Sheikh Jarrah was once an orchard and saw the migration of wealthy Palestinian families in the early 20th century, seeking to escape the congested Old City

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Proposed evictions of Palestinian families in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem in favor of Jewish settlers led to international outcry and is a significant factor contributing to the escalation of tensions in May 2021, culminating in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Raid and the subsequent conflict

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Sheikh Jarrah explained: The past and present of East Jerusalem neighbourhood