Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks

Israel warned of a forceful response after kites were found in border communities near Gaza, with Hamas saying they were launched by children. Gaza parents were subsequently urged to stop their children from flying kites following Israel's threat. Al Jazeera reported that Israel threatened intensified attacks and forced displacement over the kites, while also threatening action against other devices like drones and balloons launched from Gaza.

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