THREAD -- Confused by the dramatic images & media reports of "clashes" in Jerusalem? That's because most outlets report without setting CONTEXT!!!! Here are 3 pieces of information that are critical for understanding the context of what's happening:

1) Foreign Occupiers vs Rightful Inhabitants:

What's unfolding right now is happening in East Jerusalem, which is occupied (stolen) Palestinian land that Israel has NO legitimate claim to. A mountain of UN Security Council resolutions demand Israel withdraw from East Jerusalem.

2) Ethnic Cleansing in Action:

Despite having no right to E Jerusalem, Israel nonetheless is carrying out an ethnic cleansing campaign in the city. The latest is an effort to evict Palestinian families from #SheikhJarrah & hand their homes to settlers. & this isn't the 1st time:

3) When Palestinians protested to defend their community from the ethnic cleansing campaign, the Israeli occupation brutalized unarmed demonstrators in videos that have gone viral over the past couple of weeks. This set the stage for the escalation we're watching tonight.

Of course, there's a TON more context that is relevant. For those who want to learn more, I recommend 2 things:

A) Read the latest @hrw report on what Israel is doing to Palestinians: https://www.hrw.org/report/2021/04/27/threshold-crossed/israeli-authorities-and-crimes-apartheid-and-persecution

B) Follow @theIMEU for EXCELLENT info on everything Palestine/Israel!