Gaza
Israel threatens expulsion over Gaza kite attacks
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Three Palestinians died in Israeli strikes on Gaza, Al Jazeera English reported, as the defence minister renewed threats to forcibly remove residents from areas where kites or balloons are being flown. The strikes marked the latest escalation in a pattern of violence tied to incendiary devices.
Israeli officials have repeatedly warned of severe consequences for communities involved in launching kites and balloons across the border into Israeli territory. The defence minister's renewed threat to expel Palestinians from affected areas represents an intensification of Israel's stated response to the practice, which has caused fires and damage in southern Israeli communities over recent months.
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