Rockets launched at Jerusalem by militant group Hamas, leading to unrest

At least seven of the more than 150 rockets targeted Jerusalem.

At least seven of the more than 150 rockets launched by militant group Hamas on Monday targeted Jerusalem, according to Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that a line was crossed when rockets were launched from Gaza at Jerusalem. “Israel will respond with great force. We will not tolerate attacks on our territory, on our capital, on our citizens and on our soldiers. Whoever attacks us will pay a heavy price,” said an official statement. Israel retaliated within hours carrying out airstrikes against a number of Hamas installations in Gaza, according to an announcement made by the Israeli military.