22 Palestinian including 9 Kids Martyred in Israeli Strike -Heads of Churches Call for Peace in Jerusalem

Gaza/Palestine; 11 May 2021 –  20 people were killed, including 9 children, in an Israeli strike on the northern Gaza Strip on 10 May afternoon, according to reports.The Health Ministry in Gaza said that an Israeli drone fired missiles at a group of people east of Beit Hanoun.

Ambulances rushed to the site and transferred the dead and injured to hospital. 65 people are severely injured in the targeted attack.

Israeli violence started with attack on Masjid Aqsa two days ago when Taraweeh prayers were being offered there.

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem expressed concerns on the violence in Jerusalem on 09 May 2021.

“We the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem, are profoundly disheartened and concerned about the recent violent events in East Jerusalem. These concerning developments, whether at the Al Aqsa Mosque or in Sheikh Jarrah, violate the sanctity of the people of Jerusalem and of Jerusalem as the City of Peace. The actions
undermining the safety of worshipers and the dignity of the Palestinians who are subject to eviction are unacceptable.” They said.

The statement further reads that “The special character of Jerusalem, the Holy City, with the existing Status Quo, compels all parties to preserve the already sensitive situation in the Holy City of Jerusalem. The growing tension, backed mainly by right-wing radical groups, endangers the already fragile reality in and around Jerusalem.

They called  upon the International Community and all people of good will to intervene in order to put an end to these provocative actions, as well as to continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.