On a practical level, some objections voiced by Palestinians are that settlements divert resources needed by Palestinian towns, such as arable land, water, and other resources; and, that settlements reduce Palestinians' ability to travel freely via local roads, owing to security considerations.
So why is the Sheikh Jarrah dispute so contentious? Though its borders have shifted over the years, Palestine used to be what is now.
The indigenous Palestinians rejected the division of the land on which they had lived and farmed for centuries.
In recent days, hard-line Israelis have staged other events in east Jerusalem, leading to scattered, violent altercations with Palestinians.
May 17: Footage is released of an after spotting children playing in Gaza.
No casualties were immediately reported.