Israel Warns Hamas Over Gaza Kites and Balloons

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 25 August 2026, 05:21 UTC 1 min read

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Aug 25th, 2026 Israel Warns Hamas Over Gaza Kites and Balloons Israeli officials have accused Hamas of using kites and balloons to plan attacks on its territory. The Iran-backed militant group was given until Wednesday to rein in their use - or face repercussions. Bloomberg's Dan Williams reports from Jerusalem.

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