# Israel Threatens Hamas Over Gaza Kite Launches

https://mins.news/en/video/31358

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-25 07:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAdMuVNQjeo

> Israel is threatening tougher action over kite and balloon launches from Gaza, adopting a “zero tolerance” policy. Hamas denies planning a new offensive, putting the ceasefire under renewed pressure. The US is also escalating economic pressure on Iran, threatening sanctions against its trade partners and targeting Iran’s digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors.

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