# Israel warns of ‘forceful’ response to kites flown from Gaza

https://mins.news/en/item/30672

- BBC News, 2026-08-24 13:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y58g2dp3xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Israel has warned Hamas that it will intensify strikes on Gaza over concerns about kites, drones and balloons launched from the territory. Several kites without explosives were found near the border, while Hamas denied responsibility, calling them children’s toys and accusing Israel of using them to justify continued air strikes.

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