Netanyahu, Katz order zero-tolerance response to Gaza kites

Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to adopt a “zero-tolerance” policy toward kites and balloons launched from Gaza into communities in the Negev.“If the launches continue—powerful actions will be taken to put an end to the phenomenon,” Katz said. “A balloon and kite shall be treated the same as a drone—with or without explosives.”He said Israel would not allow its security zone inside the Gaza border to be bypassed.Netanyahu and Katz warned Hamas on Sunday night that if kites launched from Gaza did not stop immediately, the IDF would increase targeted strikes against those responsible and evacuate residents from areas used as launch sites.The IDF found four kites over the weekend that crossed into Israeli territory. “No suspicious items were found on the kites,” the military said. Terrorist groups in Gaza have in the past used…

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