From Damascus Gate to Shaikh Jarrah: The Palestinian Sovereignty Protests in East Jerusalem

World Heritage Site: Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls

Publication Year: 2022

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHEB9770D228D

Summary

The May 2021 Palestinian protests in Shaikh Jarrah and Damascus Gate, East Jerusalem, represent a significant shift in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These demonstrations are linked to Israel's policy of expelling Palestinians from strategic borderland zones, particularly focusing on controlling the geopolitically vital Shaikh Jarrah neighborhood. This control challenges the historical presence of diplomatic missions and international organizations in the region. The protests highlight a unique manifestation of the ongoing struggle for sovereignty over East Jerusalem and its borderlands, as revealed through ongoing research and interviews.

Citation

Nasasra, M. (2022). From Damascus Gate to Shaikh Jarrah: The Palestinian Sovereignty Protests in East Jerusalem. Protest, 1(2), 329–345. https://doi.org/10.1163/2667372x-01020006

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