The Israeli government is threatening to increase "targeted strikes" on Gaza unless Hamas takes action to prevent kites used by Palestinians, including children, from flying toward Israel. Omar Halawa, 13, says flying his kite is the only thing he looks forward to in war-torn Gaza.

Four kites found near Gaza border communities in two days carried Arabic messages but no explosives; IDF says the launches are psychological harassment rather than a military…

Defense minister says kites will be treated like drones even if they don't carry explosives; military says it targeted terrorist in strike in central Gaza