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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 .

The lockdown followed a shooting at a military checkpoint on October 8, 2022, that killed an 18-year-old Israeli soldier. In October 2022, Palestinians in East Jerusalem and

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

: 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. Palestinians protest as Jerusalem refugee camp locked down

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

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