According to a report in the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), much of East Jerusalem was shuttered on January 3rd in a show of mass solidarity with killed former Hamas co-chief Saleh al-Arouri.

Can we draw from this the worrying conclusion that Hamas enjoys widespread support in Israel's capital city?

Article quoted:

https://www.jns.org/arab-shop-owners-in-eastern-jerusalem-strike-over-al-arouri-killing/

Poll cited:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/poll-shows-palestinians-back-oct-7-attack-israel-support-hamas-rises-2023-12-14/

Reading and episode: Daniel Rosehill.