Israel Threatens Forceful Response to Kites Launched From Gaza
· World · BBC News, Al Jazeera
Israel has warned of a forceful response to the launch of kites, balloons, and drones from Gaza into Israeli territory. Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the government will adopt a zero-tolerance policy, treating these objects as potential threats regardless of whether they carry explosives. Several kites were discovered near the border in Kibbutz Nahal Oz over the weekend. While Hamas denied involvement and described the kites as children's toys, Israeli military sources suspect the group is using them to test security responses. Meanwhile, Palestinian officials reported two deaths following Israeli strikes in central Gaza.
Why it matters
The return of incendiary tactics and the subsequent Israeli threat of force risk further destabilising the fragile ceasefire and escalating conflict in the region.
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