### [2021-05-10](/feed/2021/05/10/index.md)

##### 2021 Jerusalem clashes
# Hamas fires rockets at Israel, at least 7 of which towards Jerusalem. 

Gaza health authorities say nine people have been killed in Israeli attacks after rockets were fired from the territory towards Jerusalem.


### Sources:

1. [Haaretz](https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/fearing-gaza-flare-up-israel-beefs-up-forces-along-border-suspends-major-drill-1.9791091)
2. [Sky news](https://news.sky.com/story/hamas-says-it-has-fired-rockets-at-jerusalem-in-retaliation-for-israeli-aggression-12302876) [Image](https://e3.365dm.com/21/05/1600x900/skynews-gaza-jerusalem-israel_5377097.jpg?20210510170223)

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