#terror balloons

Gaza terror balloons spark nine fires in southern Israel

Firefighters battle blazes as Jerusalem expects tensions to increase Incendiary balloons launched by Gaza terrorists sparked nine fires in southern Israel on Monday as firefighters battled blazes in the Sdot Negev and Eshkol region throughout the day. Fire and Rescue Services investigators said they were investigating a tenth fire. Local authorities in the Gaza area blamed the government for not…

Shaky truce tested with ongoing terror provocations along Gaza border

Diplomatic-Security Cabinet poised to discuss latest incidents in the south as both Hamas and Israel build up pressure. For the third straight day in a row, terrorists from the Gaza Strip breached the shaky truce reached after Operation Guardian of the Walls, sending incendiary balloons across the border. Five fires were reported in the area as a result of this provocation. They were quickly…

11 fires in south caused by Gaza arson balloons

Israel readies for possible violence in response to Jerusalem Flag March. Terrorists from the Gaza Strip launched arson balloons at Israel over the course of the day Tuesday, causing at least 11 fires in the Gaza envelope. Israel is on high alert ahead of the annual Jerusalem Flag March. The Hamas terrorist organization has warned Israel not to allow the march to proceed. Additional Iron Dome…

Balloon terror returns as Hamas turns up the heat

Two explosive balloons launched from the Gaza Strip land in Kfar Aza but do not explode. Terrorists from the Gaza Strip launched two balloons attached to incendiary devices at southern Israel Monday evening. Luckily, neither of them exploded. Shaar HaNegev Regional Council spokeswoman Adi Meiri said they were found in the agricultural fields of Kfar Aza, just a few kilometers from the Hamas-run…