Palestinians with no choice for 15 years: What caused violence in Jerusalem?

Jerusalem has experienced the worst riots in recent years, with hundreds of Palestinian protesters injured in clashes with Israeli police. More than 20 people have died in Gaza after fighting between militants and Israel, with violence spread to the West Coast and the Arab communities within Israel.

What has caused this increase in violence?

It all relates to Israel's semi-precious occupation and increased control of Palestinian lives living there. The renewed anger had long broken out because a series of events got together and brought tensions to its head.

What is the background of these events?

After the steps taken by the Trump administration and Israel to cement the country's control over Palestinian territories, hopes for a solution to the crisis are at stake.

The decision by Mahmoud Abbas, 85-year-old Idier of Palestinian semi-autonom authorities to postpone the elections has increased frustration for Palestinians. The last elections were held in 2006.

Meanwhile, Israel's elections in March increased the country's extreme right.

What's happened since then?

A month ago Ramadan began holy month for Muslims, and Palestinians have complained that they faced unnecessary restrictions from Israeli police, who forbade them to gather outside the Old Town an informal tradition after evening prayers.

Amid rising tensions, there was an increase in violence between Jews and Palestinians. Some events were held in April when hundreds of Israeli extremists marched on the streets of the city, shouting “death to the Arabs”.

How does actual violence compare historically?

Never has there been a moment of complete calm in Israel and Palestine, so it is hard to compare the episodes of violence. However, a similar event occurred in 2017, when anger at Israel's actions to install metal detectors outside the Al-Aqsa mosque sparked weeks of bloodshed. /Periscope