Israeli defense minister threatens Gaza assassinations, evacuations over balloon launches
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened to conduct assassinations and evacuate neighborhoods in Gaza in response to the launching of balloons and kites toward Israeli settlements. Katz characterized these launches as military actions, regardless of whether they carry explosives.
Why it matters
This escalation highlights the ongoing volatility in the Israel-Gaza conflict and the potential for further military operations in the region.
--> Home World Israeli defense minister threatens Gaza assassinations, evacuations over balloon launches Israeli media said several kites from Gaza landed near nearby settlements, but carried no explosives.
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Katz said in a statement cited by Israel Hayom newspaper that he had instructed the Israeli army to “act forcefully” against the launch of balloons, kites and drones from Gaza. PHOTO: ANADOLU Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened on Sunday to carry out assassinations and evacuate residential neighbourhoods in the Gaza Strip over the launch of balloons and kites toward Israeli settlements near the enclave.
In recent days, Israeli media alleged that several kites launched from Gaza had landed near settlements adjacent to the enclave, noting that they were not carrying explosives.
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