Kites

Hamas kites:

First step in psychological warfare

Dr. Schleifer, expert in psychological warfare, says the seemingly innocent kites launched from Gaza are the beginning of a planned and systematic Hamas effort to condition Israel.

Israel’s demand: Stop kite terrorism

An urgent Israeli demand was conveyed to the Board of Peace to address the launching of terror kites within three days in order to prevent a major military escalation in the Gaza Strip.

'Israel returns to containment'

Additional kite from Gaza found in Gaza envelope

Fifth kite from Gaza lands in Israeli territory, found in Nahal Oz. Regional Council Chairman: 'Israel is returning to its policy of containment and reactivity instead of initiative.'

Four kites found near Gaza border

At least seven kites have been found in the Gaza border area since October 7. The IDF has not yet determined that they originated in the Gaza Strip, but regional councils are demanding a real-time response.

“Spy kites": Hamas’s new method

Hamas is using kites equipped with miniature cameras, operated by children, to gather intelligence on IDF forces and complicate operational responses.

'Our protest is only begining'

Gaza-area high schoolers tell Arutz Sheva that they have no plans to drop their protest of the government's lax Gaza policies.

Police respond to incendiary balloons in Israel's south

Police units in the south responded to two incendiary balloons that landed in open areas.

Here's how the IDF is fighting kite terror

IDF uses drones to down firebomb-carrying kites headed for Israeli territory.

IDF warns: Don't touch kites from Gaza

IDF warns Gaza kites may be armed with explosives, considers using drones to shoot down flying firebombs.

Defense Minister's longevity tip: Stay away from the fence

Liberman responds to uproar over death of Gaza boy who approached fence: 'Cowardly leaders hiding behind children and women.'

'Firebomb kites' breach Israeli territory

Some 3,000 Arabs rioted along the Gaza border. The IDF said several kites with firebombs entered Israeli territory and were extinguished.