No group from Gaza claimed responsibility for the rocket attack. Israel announced that the rocket was neutralized by its missile defense system Iron Dome.
Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, threatened to retaliate against Israel’s behavior around the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
Palestinians accuse Israel of violating the Masjid al-Aqsa during Ramadan.
Israel, on the other hand, accuses Palestinian demonstrators of trying to hinder Muslim worship and the visit of Jews, who celebrate Passover, for political purposes.
EXPLANATIONS FROM JORDAN AND ISRAEL RISING MUTUAL TENSION
The tension in the region complicates the security relations between Israel and Jordan, which is the protector of Al-Aqsa Mosque and holy places.
King Abdullah of Jordan conveyed to the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Israel’s policy towards the Masjid al-Aqsa and its unilateral steps there seriously damaged the possibility of establishing peace with the Palestinians.
It was stated that the King of Jordan accused Israel of “provocative acts that violated the legal and historical status quo of holy places”. It was noted that Amman also invited Israel’s deputy ambassador to the ministry.
Jordanian Prime Minister Bishar al-Hasavne also made statements that could increase the tension in his address to the parliament. Jordanian Prime Minister, “With the protection of the Israeli occupation government, I must speak highly of those who threw stones at the Zionists, who disrespected Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
Yesterday, the bus carrying Israeli passengers to Jerusalem’s Old City was stoned by Palestinians; Some passengers were injured in the incident. Israeli police claimed that Masjid al-Aqsa protesters stockpiled stones to target Jewish visitors and police.
At least 152 Palestinians and eight policemen were injured in clashes last Friday, according to health officials.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, in a video statement released after the statements from Jordan, said, “I am seriously following the statements blaming Israel for the violence we have been subjected to. Some encourage stone throwing. “This rewards those who want to incite violence in Jerusalem, especially Hamas,” he said.
Jordan has been the patron of holy places in Jerusalem since 1924. Although Jordan has strong security relations with Israel, many Jordanians react to Israel and support the Palestinian aspirations for statehood.
Demonstrations of solidarity with the Palestinians have been held in Jordan in recent days.
USA: “We are in contact to prevent tensions from escalating”
US State Department officials said they were in contact with the parties.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Ned Price stated that they made phone calls with Israeli and Palestinians as well as Arab representatives at the weekend in order to prevent the escalation of tension in Jerusalem.