: Israeli forces blockaded all entry and exit points of the Shuafat camp for several days during a massive manhunt for the shooter.
The lockdown followed a shooting at a military checkpoint on October 8, 2022, that killed an 18-year-old Israeli soldier. : Israeli forces blockaded all entry and exit
: 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. Protesters burned tires and threw stones, while security
: Local leaders in the camp declared a campaign of "civil disobedience" to protest what they described as collective punishment. Broader Unrest : On October 12, 2022, shops, businesses, and
: 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.
: On October 12, 2022, shops, businesses, and schools across East Jerusalem and the Old City closed in a general strike to support Shuafat.
The tension spread beyond Jerusalem, with protests and clashes reported in West Bank cities like , Bethlehem , and Hebron . According to Reuters , the unrest was fueled by increasing frustration among young Palestinians over frequent military operations and settler confrontations. Palestinians protest as Jerusalem refugee camp locked down