Came from the direction of the Strip: kite with Arabic inscription found near Gaza border communities
A kite with an Arabic inscription was found in Shikmim Forest, and according to an initial check, it came from the direction of the Gaza Strip. No additional object was attached to the kite. Security forces of Kfar Aza and Nahal Oz, along with IDF troops, were dispatched to the scene, and the incident is under investigation. At this stage, there is no change in instructions to residents.
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, a kite bearing an Arabic inscription was found in Shikmim Forest, near the Gaza border communities. According to an initial check, the kite came from the direction of the Gaza Strip. No additional object was attached to the kite. Upon receiving the report, security forces of Kfar Aza and Nahal Oz, as well as IDF troops, were dispatched to the scene. The incident is under investigation, and at this stage, there is no change in instructions to residents. The Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council stated that they view any such incident in the area with severity and are in contact with security officials to complete the investigation. The incident occurs against the backdrop of ongoing security tensions along the Gaza Strip border.