Israeli Defense Minister Declares Any Gaza Balloon or Drone Launch a War Act
Israel's Defense Minister has ordered measures to prevent the launching of balloons, kites, and drones from Gaza toward Israeli border communities. The directives include targeting Hamas leaders responsible for the launches, removing neighborhoods and areas used for these activities, and conducting operations against the terror infrastructure in Gaza. The minister emphasized that every launch is considered an act of war, stating, "We regard every launch as a war action in every respect. A balloon is treated the same as a kite, and a kite the same as a drone, whether carrying explosives or not." These steps reflect Israel's intensified stance on stopping incendiary and potentially explosive airborne devices from Gaza.
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