Israeli Defense Minister Declares Strong Response to Balloon and Kite Launches from Gaza
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that all incendiary balloon and kite launches from Gaza toward southern Israel will be met with strong military responses, including targeting launch sites and potentially evacuating local populations. This follows the expiration of an ultimatum and directives from Prime Minister Netanyahu to treat such launches as acts of terrorism.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Defense Minister Israel Katz declared all balloon and kite launches from Gaza as acts of terrorism.
- The ultimatum regarding these launches toward Negev communities has expired.
- Israel will respond powerfully against those responsible and launch sites.
- IDF may evacuate populations from areas used for launching devices.
- The response follows directives from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Katz.
- The goal is to eliminate terror hubs and prevent further attacks.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held a situation assessment with Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir and other senior defense officials. During the meeting, Katz announced that the ultimatum issued regarding the launching of incendiary balloons and kites from the Gaza Strip toward communities in the Negev has expired. He emphasized that Israel considers every such launch an act of terrorism and will respond accordingly.
Katz stated that from now on, every launch will be met with a powerful response targeting those responsible, including organizers, perpetrators, launch sites, and the infrastructures supporting these activities. Following directives from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and himself, the Israel Defense Forces will employ all necessary means, including evacuating populations from areas or neighborhoods used for launching these devices, to address and eliminate terror hubs.
