Hamas Rockets, Israeli Airstrikes Continue for Second Day

Hamas and Israel continued firing rockets and launching airstrikes on Tuesday, marking a second day of violence after two Israelis and 28 Palestinians, including 10 Palestinian children, were killed Monday. The violence comes after weeks of growing tensions between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police over Israel’s attempts to evict Palestinian families from East Jerusalem. Additionally, Israeli police blocked Palestinians from accessing certain parts of Jerusalem during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and a Jewish supremacy group chanted “Death to Arabs” as it marched through the city. Clashes broke out on multiple nights at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site for Muslims, where an Israeli police raid left 305 Palestinians injured on Monday. Later that day, Palestinian militant group Hamas fired over 150 rockets from Gaza at Israel. Israel responded by launching at least 130 airstrikes in Gaza, which it said targeted Hamas operatives. Monday was also Jerusalem Day, when Israelis celebrate the 1967 annexation of East Jerusalem. Coverage from right-rated outlets focused more on Hamas’ attacks, referring to them as “terrorists,” as well as U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s remarks calling the Israeli airstrikes “an act of terrorism.” Additionally, the New York Post received online criticism over a misleading headline. Coverage from left- and center-rated outlets was more likely to discuss the clashes leading up to the Hamas rocket attacks. Editor's Note, 5/11/21 at 1:45 pm: Our original summary described the 1967 annexation as covering "the entire city." We've updated this description for clarity.