US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites after Israeli threat
Summary
A US-led board in charge of overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas to stop militant activities, including flying kites near the border, after Israel threatened to respond with strikes. The board also reminded Israel to respect the ceasefire and limit military actions to genuine threats.Key Facts
- The US-led "Board of Peace," established by President Donald Trump, supervises a ceasefire in Gaza declared in October 2023.
- The board told Hamas to stop militant actions like flying kites, which Israel considers a threat.
- Israel threatened increased military operations if Hamas uses kites, drones, or balloons.
- The recent kites found near the Gaza border did not carry explosives but had political messages.
- Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubts Hamas’s commitment to disarmament announced earlier.
- The Board of Peace said Israel must only respond to real and immediate threats and respect the ceasefire.
- The United Nations called Israel’s threats related to kite flying unacceptable.
- Since the ceasefire, Israeli strikes have continued, causing numerous Palestinian casualties according to Gaza health authorities.
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