President Herzog Warns Against Panic Over Gaza Kites, Urges Vigilance Without Regression

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal attended the inauguration ceremony of the "Bina BeLev" study center at Kibbutz Nir Oz. During his speech, Herzog addressed the recent phenomenon of incendiary kites being launched from Gaza into Israeli territory. He acknowledged the anxiety these kites cause residents of the Gaza border area, especially following the traumatic events of October 7. Herzog emphasized that Israel must not ignore any signs or concerns from the border communities. However, he also warned firmly against allowing these kites to provoke a regression to the situation before October 6, asserting that Israel remains alert and prepared to defend itself.