Previously, Palestinian militants had fired numerous rockets into Israeli cities, including Jerusalem. An Israeli army spokeswoman said they were looking into reports from the Gaza Strip. According to Palestinian sources, the incident occurred in Beit Hanun in the north of the coastal strip.
Israel regularly responds to rocket attacks by shelling targets in the Gaza Strip.
In this case, Israel’s army claims to have targeted three Hamas activists. The military posted a video of the incident in the north of the coastal area on Twitter on Monday.
This was preceded by severe clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces in Jerusalem.
“Message” to “enemy Israel”
A spokesman for the Islamist and Gaza-ruling Hamas said this was a “message” to the enemy Israel. It is a reaction to Israel’s actions on the Temple Mount and in the Sheikh Jarrah district in East Jerusalem. Serious clashes broke out again on Monday on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s old town. Palestinian rescue workers spoke of more than 300 injured. According to Israeli police, nearly two dozen officers were injured.
Rocket alarm was also raised in Jerusalem, this is very rare. According to the Magen David Adom ambulance service, a 49-year-old was injured by fragments near the town of Sderot.
Since Hamas forcibly took power in the Gaza Strip in 2007, Israel and the radical organization have fought three wars. Israel and Egypt keep the area under blockade and justify this with security considerations.
Hamas is classified as a terrorist organization by Israel, the US and the EU. She pursues the destruction of Israel. Around two million people live in poor conditions in the Palestinian Territory. In August 2020, Hamas announced a ceasefire with Israel after mediation by Qatar. But even after that there were always violations. (SDA)
Published: May 10, 2021, 47 minutes ago
Last updated: May 10, 2021, 44 minutes ago