Sirens warning of rocket attacks sounded in Jerusalem, in Beit Shemesh and dozens of other settlements in the center of Israel.

The rear control reminds that when the siren of the "

The rocket attack was carried out after the expiration of the ultimatum issued by Hamas to Israel.

The Defense Army press service reported that at least seven rockets were launched towards the Israeli capital from the Gaza Strip, of which one was intercepted by the Iron Dome system..

According to newsru. co. il, at 18:18 sirens warning of rocket attacks sounded in the settlements of Lachish district, as well as in Ashkelon and Sderot.

In connection with the rocket attack on Jerusalem and the fall of several rockets on the territory of the Mate Yehuda district, the Chief of Police of the Jerusalem District, Colonel Doron Turjeman, asked the organizers and participants of the "

Jerusalem Day is celebrated in Israel today. In 1967, on this day, the eastern part of the city came under Israeli control after the Six Day War..

Traditionally, on this day, the " This year, Jerusalem Day was preceded by a week of riots near the Shekhem Gate, in the Sheikh Jarah neighborhood and on the Temple Mount..

Police have failed to take control of the situation in the week since clashes between Jews and Arabs in Sheikh Jarah began.. The reason for the conflict was the decision of the district court to evict eight Arab families from their homes. The issue was to be heard in the Supreme Court. At the request of the government's legal adviser, the court postponed the hearings for 30 days. But it was not possible to reduce the intensity of passions.

A day earlier, rallies of solidarity with the Arab residents of the quarter were held in Haifa, Nazrat, as well as on the territory of the Palestinian Authority.

The terrorist organization Hamas warned Israel that " Since the end of last week, " Israel's intelligence services also report the intensification of terrorist activities in Samaria and Judea, and attempts are being made to carry out terrorist attacks within the "

Israelis celebrate Jerusalem Day in a very difficult security situation. Increased presence of the Israeli military in Samaria and Judea, on the border with the Gaza Strip.