Four kites believed to have crossed from Gaza found in southern Israel
Israeli officials say 4 kites carried Arabic messages and no explosives, and are checking whether Hamas used them to test future attack methods.
- 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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Netanyahu warns Hamas over Gaza launches as group accuses Israel of escalation - The Tribune
In a post on X, the Prime Minister of Israel's official handle said that Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz held "a situational assessment this evening 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, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the Head of the National Security Council, and senior IDF officials."
The warning was issued by Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Katz after four comets from Gaza fell over the weekend in Nahal Oz. The Israeli Army reported that the objects did not carry explosives or pose a danger to the population.
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