May 2021 Jerusalem and West Bank Protests and Confrontations

The protests and confrontations were a direct response to the perceived aggressions by Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the proposed evictions in Sheikh Jarrah. The gatherings quickly escalated into larger conflicts involving Palestinian protestors and Israeli security forces. These incidents included the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition, leading to numerous injuries and fatalities. The events in Jerusalem and the West Bank significantly contributed to escalating the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict in May 2021, creating a highly volatile situation that drew international concern and condemnation.