Violence in East Jerusalem started off during the last ten days of Ramadan. This led to many Palestinians getting injured at Al Aqsa leaving 300 people injured. The attack on Palestinians began on what Israel believes to be Jerusalem day.
While many worshippers gathered in the Jerusalem old city for Laylat al-Qadr, they were attacked by Israeli police. Israeli forces blocked the roads that led to Al Aqsa, this threatened the freedom of religion for the Palestinian worshippers.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry gave a statement declaring the cause of the violence is — “direct result of incitement by Palestinian terror groups”. It further posted images showing stone purportedly collected inside the mosque, directig that people had planned to hamper the May 10 processions.