Overview
#GazaUnderAttack trended during the 11-day May 2021 conflict between Israel and Hamas, the worst escalation since 2014, killing over 250 people (mostly Palestinians).
Cultural Impact
The conflict became the first major Israel-Palestine escalation in the TikTok/Instagram era, with viral videos and infographics educating younger audiences about the conflict’s history.
Timeline
- May 10-21, 2021: 11 days of fighting
- Trigger: Tensions over Sheikh Jarrah evictions, Al-Aqsa clashes
- Casualties: 256 Palestinians (including 66 children), 13 Israelis killed
- Hamas Rockets: 4,000+ rockets fired at Israel
- Israeli Airstrikes: Destroyed Gaza Tower, civilian infrastructure
- Ceasefire: May 21, Egyptian-brokered
Social Media
The conflict dominated social media with #SaveSheikhJarrah, #GazaUnderAttack, celebrity statements, and fact-checking battles.
Related Hashtags
- #FreePalestine
- #SaveSheikhJarrah
- #Gaza
- #Israel
- #Palestine
Sources
- [BBC: Israel-Gaza Violence Timeline](https://www.bbc.com/ 876)
- Al Jazeera: May 2021 Israel-Palestine Escalation