Israel Warns Hamas Over Gaza Kites and Balloons

Summary

Bloomberg's Dan Williams reports from Jerusalem on Israeli accusations that Hamas is again using kites and balloons to probe the Gaza border. Israel has set a Wednesday deadline for the activity to stop or face repercussions. The situation is being watched for whether it disrupts the ceasefire and the Trump-led peacemaking effort.

• Israel accuses Hamas of using kites and balloons in renewed border activity.
• The Iran-backed group faced a Wednesday deadline to stop or face Israeli repercussions.
• Past kite and balloon attacks used flammable material and explosives to set fires in Israel.
• Current kites have appeared without flammable material but with unusually long strings.
• The activity is seen as a possible test of Israeli patience or precursor to weaponized use.
• Hamas publicly dismissed the Israeli accusation as a pretext for war.
• Observers are watching whether the phenomenon stops by the deadline as a signal for peace talks.