Firefights broke out in Israel Saturday between Palestinian militants on the Gaza Strip firing rockets and the Israeli military striking back at targets operated by the Hamas group.
The violent exchange erupted after clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police in East Jerusalem and was some of the worst cross-border violence in months, The Associated Press reported.
Palestinians shout slogans in support of the Al-Aqsa Mosque during a rally in Gaza city, condemning overnight clashes in East Jerusalem on April 24, 2021. Mohammed Talatene / AvalonAt least four police officers and six protesters were injured in the fighting which has been intensifying during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Mounted Israeli police officers ride past a fire during clashes with Palestinians, just outside Jerusalem’s Old City on April 22, 2021. APIsraeli officials said 36 rockets were fired into Israel throughout the night but there were no reports of injuries or serious damage. In response, Israel said it hit several Hamas targets in Gaza, including an underground facility and rocket launchers.
Israeli Border Police patrol the Old City of Jerusalem as worshippers arrive for Friday prayers during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on April 23, 2021. APViolence began to flare last week after police placed barricades outside the Old City’s Damascus Gate, where Muslims traditionally gather after the daytime fast.
Lighting bombs fired by the Israeli army can be seen through the clouds after the Palestinian resistance in Gaza City fired a number of rockets and missiles towards the Israeli side in Gaza City as a response to the clashes that took place overnight clashes in East Jerusalem on April 24, 2021. Mohammed Talatene / AvalonHundreds of Palestinians threw stones and bottles at police Thursday evening. Israeli soldiers fired a water cannon and stun grenades back at them in an effort to disperse them. Dozens of Palestinians were wounded in the violence, the AP reported.
