Four kites believed to have crossed from Gaza found in southern Israel
Authorities say the kites carried Arabic messages and may have been used to gather intelligence or test tactics for future attacks.
- On Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces reported that children and teenagers launched at least four kites from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory over the past 24 hours under Hamas orders, with no explosives attached.
- Authorities are investigating whether the kites were used for intelligence collection or to test fiber-optic drone tactics similar to methods employed by Hezbollah in Lebanon, though initial examinations found no explosives or incendiary devices.
- Residents near the Gaza border reported the incidents revived painful memories of October 7, warning that ignoring these tactics could lead to repeating pre-October 7 security failures and complacency.
- Yisrael Beytenu MK Avigdor Liberman warned that "whoever allows explosive balloons and kites will receive rockets and missiles," while HaNegev Regional Council head Uri Epstein demanded immediate, forceful IDF action.
- The IDF Southern Command maintains that its "yellow line" remains a firm operational boundary, with anyone crossing the perimeter subject to immediate fire or detention as the military continues targeted strikes.
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Israel has given Hamas a three-day deadline regarding the children's kites in Gaza, declaring that they will be treated as drone-like flights and strict action will be taken. While military sources themselves confirm that no suspicious material was found on the kites, Hamas has called the attacks a pretext to intensify their attacks and a move to intimidate children.
"We warn Hamas that if the launches towards Israel do not cease immediately, the Israeli army will act intensifying operations against those responsible." said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel warns Hamas of strikes over balloons, kites from Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz held a situational assessment on Sunday, August 23, and warned Hamas of increased targeted strikes if the launch of balloons and kites from the Gaza Strip does not stop. The situational assessment was regarding the threat of drones, balloons and kites launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel. The discussion was attended by Chief of the General Staff, Lieute…
Israel warned the Palestinian group Hamas on Sunday that it would intensify operations in the Gaza Strip if kites, drones and balloons flying towards Israel did not stop.
Israel threatens intensified killings, displacement in Gaza over kite launches
Israel threatened on Sunday to intensify the killing of Hamas officials and displace more Palestinians from areas of Gaza if kite, balloon and drone launches toward southern Israel continue.
Israel threatens Gaza assassinations, evacuations over balloon launches
Gaza Strip - Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened on Sunday to carry out assassinations and evacuate residential neighbourhoods in the Gaza Strip over the launch of balloons and kites toward Israeli settlements near the enclave.
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