Palestine / War & security / 2005–2023
Eleven days of hostilities between Israel and armed groups in Gaza
10–21 May 2021, Gaza Strip and Israel
Hostilities between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza began on 10 May 2021 and ended with a ceasefire that took effect at 02:00 on 21 May.
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CountsOCHA reports that OHCHR verified 242 Palestinians killed in Gaza between 10 May and midday on 21 May, including 66 children and 38 women; at least 129 of them were civilians.
242 people killed counted as: Palestinians killed in Gaza, verified by OHCHR, 10 May to 21 May 2021
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CountsOCHA reports, citing Israeli sources, that twelve people were killed in Israel, including one soldier and three foreign nationals.
12 people killed counted as: Killed in Israel, according to Israeli sources
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Dates itThe ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza took effect at 02:00 on 21 May; OCHA reported no armed hostilities after that time.
No armed hostilities have been reported since 02:00 21 May
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