In Gaza, children forced to put away their kites after Israeli threats
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Palestinian families in Gaza face increasing restrictions on children's recreational activities as Israeli authorities escalate security measures. Following incidents where kites crossed into Israeli territory, military threats have led parents to remove these traditional toys from their children's access. This development further limits the already scarce opportunities for childhood play and leisure in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the humanitarian impact of ongoing regional tensions on civilian populations.
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In Gaza, children forced to put away their kites after Israeli threats
After several kites from the enclave were discovered on the Israeli side, authorities, seeing a potential threat, announced that anyone flying a kite would be targeted. Many Palestinian families chose to confiscate these toys – one of the few pastimes left – from their children.
