: On October 12, 2022, shops, businesses, and schools across East Jerusalem and the Old City closed in a general strike to support Shuafat.

: Violent confrontations erupted between Palestinian youth and Israeli police. Protesters burned tires and threw stones, while security forces used tear gas and, in some instances, live fire.

In October 2022, Palestinians in East Jerusalem and the West Bank launched a general strike and widespread protests in response to a strict Israeli security lockdown on the .

: Even after checkpoints partially reopened, strict vehicle checks caused massive traffic jams, effectively bringing daily life to a standstill. The Protests & General Strike

: The blockade impacted an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 residents , cutting off access to schools, workplaces, and critical medical care, such as dialysis and chemotherapy.

The lockdown followed a shooting at a military checkpoint on October 8, 2022, that killed an 18-year-old Israeli soldier.

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