original_query: What were the main reasons behind the 2011-2012 Palestinian protests?
query: What were the main reasons behind the 2011-2012 Palestinian protests?
answer: The 2011-2012 Palestinian protests stemmed from a combination of factors, including economic hardship (rising fuel prices, high cost of living, unemployment, and a financial crisis within the Palestinian National Authority),  the perceived failures of the government under Salam Fayyad, and anger over the Paris Protocol's impact on the Palestinian economy.  The Arab Spring also served as inspiration for some protesters.