Tension has increased in the occupied areas of the West Bank and Jerusalem, especially since the start of the devastating Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. Thursday's operation carried out by Palestinians at a military checkpoint near the Maale Adumim settlement, east of occupied Jerusalem, indicates the tension witnessed in the Holy City. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been waging a devastating war on Gaza Strip, leaving tens of thousands of victims. In conjunction with that fierce war, Israel strengthened its security grip and military operations in cities and towns of the occupied West Bank.