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Three Killed in Strikes on Gaza as Israel Renews Threats over Kite-Flying
On Thursday, Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as Defence Minister Israel Katz renewed threats to expel civilians from areas where kites or balloons are flown.
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire effective since October 2025, deadly strikes have continued; Gazan health officials report more than 1,300 Palestinians killed since the agreement halted major fighting.
Medics reported strikes near Qarara and Gaza City killed three individuals, while Katz stated, "A balloon and kite shall be treated the same as a drone."
Hamas accuses Israel of undermining President Donald Trump's peace plan, while Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir stated plans to demilitarize Gaza "using all necessary means" will continue.
Since October 2023, the conflict has resulted in over 73,400 Palestinian deaths, highlighting the persistent violence despite international efforts to stabilize the region.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed three people on Thursday, said the Civil Defence, while the Israeli army claimed to have targeted Hamas "terrorists".