Three killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel renews threats over kite-flying
Summary
At least three Palestinians were killed in recent Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, while Israel renewed threats to remove people from areas where kites or balloons are flown. These attacks happened despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States in October 2025, with Israel targeting Hamas fighters and accusing kite flying as a security threat.Key Facts
- Three Palestinians died in separate Israeli strikes in Gaza, including attacks on tents sheltering displaced people.
- Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to evacuate Palestinians from any area where kites or balloons are flown.
- Katz said balloons and kites will be treated like drones, even if they do not carry explosives.
- Israeli military states they targeted a Hamas commander involved in holding Israeli hostages.
- The ceasefire, arranged by the US in October 2025, reduced major fighting but deadly Israeli strikes have continued.
- More than 1,300 Palestinians have been killed and over 4,000 injured since the ceasefire started.
- The Israeli military reported five soldier deaths and one civilian contractor death in the same period.
- Since the war began in October 2023, over 73,400 Palestinians have been killed and more than 174,400 injured in Israeli attacks.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
