UN rights office calls Israel’s Gaza kite expulsion threat outrageous
By The BriefBrief
UN rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani condemned Israel’s threat to expel Palestinians from Gaza areas where children fly kites. Israel said it would intensify military operations if kite, drone or balloon launches continue, and Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces would evacuate populations from launch areas.
WHO:Ravina Shamdasani, UN rights office spokeswoman
WHAT:Shamdasani condemned Israel’s threat to expel Palestinians from Gaza areas where children fly kites.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 3:43 AM ET
WHERE:Gaza Strip
WHY:The condemnation was a reaction to Israel’s threat of expulsion tied to children’s kite flying.
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