More than 40 people were injured during the riots in the Gaza Strip

According to The Jerusalem Post , a border police officer was also among the seriously wounded. It is noted that the Palestinians came out to a rally in honor of the anniversary of the burning of the Islamic shrine - the Al-Aqsa mosque. Hundreds of protesters have gathered on the border with Israel. They tried to climb over the fence and threw an explosive device at the Israeli soldiers. The military had to disperse the riots with the help of special equipment.

Today, August 22, in response to the riots, the Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes against weapons workshops in the Gaza Strip. No casualties due to the missile attack have yet been reported.

Recall that the situation on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip has worsened after the clashes between Palestinians and police in East Jerusalem. They began due to the eviction from the Sheikh Jarrah quarter by Arab families by court order. The hostilities lasted from May 10 to May 21, 2021 - then more than four thousand missiles were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory. Over 250 Palestinians, including women and children, have been killed in Israel's retaliation. In Israel, 12 people became victims of rocket attacks, about 50 were injured. The ceasefire came into force on May 21 - it was achieved thanks to the assistance of Egypt.