Jerusalem violence reignites tension between Gaza, Israel - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Hana Salah

Hana Salah

May 12, 2021

Holon rocket damage — Israeli security and civil defense forces stand by a damaged vehicle in Holon south of Tel Aviv on May 11, 2021, after rockets were launched into Israel from the Gaza Strip. — AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Hamas and other "resistance" factions in the Gaza Strip began firing rockets from Gaza toward Israeli communities and the city of Jerusalem on May 10.

The 6 p.m. barrage of rockets came hours after Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, warned Israel to halt violent actions against Palestinians in Jerusalem.

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