Israel warns it will respond forcefully if Hamas revives the tactic of launching incendiary kites into Israel, prompting a local warning to parents in Gaza to prevent children from flying kites. Several outlets report the warning is issued as the conflict continues to disrupt daily life in the war-ravaged enclave.
The warnings come from “popular committees,” groups that include representatives of local non-government organisations and charities that run Gaza displacement camps and shelters. According to multiple sources, the committees release a statement late on Monday urging parents to stop children from flying kites.
While the core message is consistent across outlets, the reporting differs slightly in emphasis. Reuters-based coverage and those reproducing similar reporting describe the statement as coordinated with Hamas authorities, citing a source in the militant group. Other outlets focus on the connection between the Israeli warning to Hamas and the subsequent local outreach to Gaza families, framed as a measure to reduce the risk of incendiary devices being launched from Gaza.
