May 21, 2021, Friday, 2 AM Israeli local time: an Egypt-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect, ending the recent 11-day Israeli bombardment of Gaza. All told, the attack on the besieged Palestinian strip claimed the lives of 248 Palestinians, including 66 children.
May 21, 2021, Friday, noon Israeli local time: Israeli police attacked Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque who had gathered there for Friday prayers. It was done to prevent them from marching from Al-Aqsa Mosque to the Old City to celebrate the ceasefire. Stun grenades and gas bombs were used to disperse them.
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