Gaza merchants destroy kites under Israeli pressure, committees warn parents

Gazan merchants are destroying kites following Israeli pressure, with videos showing them saying they are "acting according to your instructions, Hajj Netanyahu." The Popular Committees in the Evacuee Camps issued a statement calling on parents to prevent children from flying kites over the camps, citing "extremely dangerous security situation" and the need "to avoid harm from the Israeli occupation forces." The statement describes the measure as "exceptional and preventive," warning that children's "innocent playtime" could "turn into yet another bloody tragedy."