What events in Jerusalem led to the 11-day Israel-Hamas conflict in May 2021?

The 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas in May 2021 was preceded by weeks of escalating tensions in Jerusalem, centered on two primary issues:

• Evictions in Sheikh Jarrah: A major catalyst was the impending ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court regarding the eviction of dozens of Palestinian residents from the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. This long-standing land ownership dispute had become a focal point of high-profile tension.123
• Clashes at Holy Sites: During the month of Ramadan, confrontations broke out between Israeli police and Palestinian demonstrators at the Temple Mount and the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. These clashes, which left hundreds of people injured, further intensified the atmosphere of unrest.4561

These events culminated in Hamas launching rockets from the Gaza Strip toward Jerusalem and southern Israel, which prompted a series of Israeli air strikes in response.612