WorldIsrael accused of using kites as pretext to escalate Gaza attacks

Israel threatened Palestinian groups over the alleged launching of kites, drones and balloons from Gaza. Israeli air attacks in central Gaza on Sunday killed Palestinians including four-year-old Muhammad Abdel Salam Taha, while strikes also hit az-Zawayda, southern Khan Younis and a displacement shelter in Deir el-Balah. The military said recovered paper kites contained no explosives and were flown by children. Palestinian analysts called the drone claims baseless and accused Israel of manufacturing a security crisis to justify escalation and avoid ceasefire commitments.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-24 11:57Original