Some fear that objects crossing above the border fence can mark the beginning of a visible escalation. Incendiary balloons or rockets could follow the kites.

Military said to believe kites were sent by Hamas to see if and how Israel would respond; community recalls incendiary kites of 2018 even as IDF says there was no danger to public

The IDF said no suspicious materials were found on the kites and they posed no danger, while members of local communities expressed concern: 'This is how it started before October…