Kite launched from Gaza found in Nahal Oz, in seventh security breach in less than a month

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAUGUST 24, 2026 17:29Updated: AUGUST 24, 2026 17:47Another kite, presumably launched from Gaza, was found on Monday stuck in a tree near Nahal Oz, one of the Gaza border communities."The Prime Minister on probation, another kite in Nahal Oz. We expect an immediate IDF response to the kite terrorism. Hamas is testing the limits of a containment that should have ended after October 7," said the Gaza border communities forum.According to Uri Epstein, head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council, "the additional kite discovered in Nahal Oz reinforces the understanding that this is not a one-time incident.""While Hamas is regaining its composure, Israel is returning to a policy of containment and reactivity instead of initiative," he warned."Every object that crosses from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory must be identified and dealt with in real time, not just after it lands in our localities," Epstein demanded.Netanyahu, Katz warn that any object that crosses will be dealt withPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz directly warned Hamas on Sunday that if the launch of kites across the Gaza border into Israeli territory does not stop immediately, the IDF will increase strikes on the Gaza Strip.In a joint statement released after a situational assessment regarding the threat of drones, balloons, and kites, Netanyahu and Katz stated that the strikes would target those responsible for the launches.They also warned that populations in the areas where the kites, drones, and balloons are launched may be evacuated if the launches are not stopped.Amir Bohbot contributed to this report.Follow us on Google