israel and the occupied part of jerusalem as east jerusalem, more security measures have bren introduced at the damascus gate which has been a focus for much of the unrest. stefanie dekker is there. she is going to tell us how violence in that part of jeff jerusalem affects life there. >> reporter: damascus gate, an integral part of life in occupied jer uselum, non-to be the busiest entrance into the old city. not anymore. the street market sellers have gone. there is now an erie silence here. >> these days, the israeli forces are suspicious of everything. if your hands are inside your pockets, their hands will be on the trigger ready to shoot. the situation is really difficult. >> damascus gate has become a hot spot during the last six months. it has made the israeli government beef up security here they stand behind barriers they didn't before. there are more security cameras. trees have been cut so there is a clear view.