The security and diplomatic situation in eastern Jerusalem has steadily deteriorated in recent days as Israeli and Palestinian leaders have engaged in a war of words.
The entrance of settlers into buildings in Silwan, the murder of two Jews last Wednesday by a resident of the same neighbourhood, and the government's announcement that it would push forward the construction of 1,060 new homes in the city across the Green Line, have all added to the tension.
Following the attack on people waiting at a light-rail stop last week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused President Mahmoud Abbas of "inciting to harm Jews in Jerusalem".
Mr Netanyahu is also under pressure both within his own party and from his right-wing coalition partners to speed up building in the West Bank.
This week, Habayit Hayehudi's Housing Minister, Uri Ariel, said that he was considering renting an apartment himself in Silwan.
On Monday, Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah made a visit to Al Aqsa Mosque along with a high-level Palestinian delegation.
The Israeli police had asked Mr Hamdallah to postpone his visit due to the current tension, but he decided to go anyway. The visit passed without incident but it highlighted also the fragility of security co-ordination between Israel and the PA.
While there is still security co-operation in the West Bank due to the concern within Fatah about Hamas attempting to re-establish itself, there is little co-ordination in Jerusalem.
The situation in Jerusalem is also creating tension with Jordan. In recent months, behind-the-scenes cooperation between the two countries has actually intensified. But this week, Jordan called this week for an emergency Security Council session at the UN to discuss Israel's actions in Jerusalem.
