Hamas Launches 'Incendiary Balloons’ on Israel
Israel carried out air strikes on the Gaza Strip after militants in the Palestinian territory sent incendiary balloons into the south of the country.
For 11 days a dangerous war was going on between Israel and the Palestinian Militant Hamas group in Gaza. Hundreds of people were killed. A ceasefire was announced on 21st May at 2am after Egypt intervened and brokered a deal. Since 21st May, there all was well between Israel and Hamas. Just a few days back, Naftali Bennett became the new PM and replaced Benjamin Netanyahu after 12 years. On 16th June, Hundreds of Israeli nationalists took part in a flag march through East Jerusalem. Bennett’s new government had approved the march. Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli police nearby before it began and 17 palestinians were arrested.
After the march, Hamas sent incendiary balloons into the south of Israel. Incendiary balloons are balloons which are filled with gas. The balloon is very light and is easily carried towards any direction. The balloon also has a bomb attached, once it reaches the destination it explodes. Local firefighters said the incendiary balloons caused around 20 fires in southern Israel. Israel retaliated by carrying out airstrikes in south Gaza and struck military compounds belonging to the Hamas terror organisation.
