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The ecological and economic impact that these fires cause can be irreparable. Terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip have carried out some of the largest acts of environmental terrorism in the world. During August 2020, fires sparked by balloons destroyed thousands of acres of natural forests and farmland in southern Israel, killing massive amounts of wildlife. Local farmers' crops, farming equipment, and livelihoods were damaged.
The ecological and economic impact that these fires cause can be irreparable. Terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip have carried out some of the largest acts of environmental terrorism in the world. During August 2020, fires sparked by balloons destroyed thousands of acres of natural forests and farmland in southern Israel, killing massive amounts of wildlife. Local farmers' crops, farming equipment, and livelihoods were damaged.
In addition to the physical damage, these attacks cause long-lasting psychological damage to the people who live in these communities, especially children. Terror organizations often deliberately create explosive balloons that will target children. For example, on August 17, 2020, an incendiary device attached to a terror balloon <b>started a fire near an Israeli kindergarten in Sderot</b>. Thanks to the speed and coordination of nearby firefighters, no one was hurt. However the impact, both physical and psychological, was drastic. </blockquote>
In addition to the physical damage, these attacks cause long-lasting psychological damage to the people who live in these communities, especially children. Terror organizations often deliberately create explosive balloons that will target children. For example, on August 17, 2020, an incendiary device attached to a terror balloon '''started a fire near an Israeli kindergarten in Sderot'''. Thanks to the speed and coordination of nearby firefighters, no one was hurt. However the impact, both physical and psychological, was drastic. </blockquote>
==2021==
==2021==
Berween May 6-9, 2021, (days before launching the rockets firing on Israel, triggering the [[Guardian of Walls]] operation) Hamas sent out a barrage of balloons causing some 39 fires.<ref>[https://news.walla.co.il/item/3433902 Balloon Terrorism Returns: Six fires broke out in the Gaza Strip] Walla, May 6, 2021.
Berween May 6–9, 2021, (days before launching the rockets firing on Israel, triggering the [[Guardian of Walls]] operation) Hamas sent out a barrage of balloons causing some 39 fires.<ref>[https://news.walla.co.il/item/3433902 Balloon Terrorism Returns: Six fires broke out in the Gaza Strip] Walla, May 6, 2021.
''Firefighters took control of the fires that broke out at several points in the Eshkol Regional Council area. Troops in the area were preparing for the return of targeted arson attacks from the Gaza Strip.''</ref><ref>[https://13news.co.il/item/news/domestic/fire-south-1248090/ Balloon Terrorism: 39 fires broke out this morning in the enveloping localities] News 13, May 9, 2021.
''Firefighters took control of the fires that broke out at several points in the Eshkol Regional Council area. Troops in the area were preparing for the return of targeted arson attacks from the Gaza Strip.''</ref><ref>[https://13news.co.il/item/news/domestic/fire-south-1248090/ Balloon Terrorism: 39 fires broke out this morning in the enveloping localities] News 13, May 9, 2021.
''Balloon Terrorism: At least 39 fires have erupted since Sunday morning in the Gaza Envelope as a result of incendiary balloons launched into the area.''</ref>
''Balloon Terrorism: At least 39 fires have erupted since Sunday morning in the Gaza Envelope as a result of incendiary balloons launched into the area.''</ref>
In June, 2021, a wave of incendiary balloons were fired from [[Gaza]] controlled by [[Hamas]] towards Israel.<ref>June 16, 2021 reports: [https://www.hamal.co.il/post/-McKqnfUtHW6ErBgmGmQ Are they preparing for a military attack in the Gaza Strip tonight?]
In June, 2021, a wave of incendiary balloons were fired from [[Gaza]] controlled by [[Hamas]] towards Israel.<ref>June 16, 2021 reports: [https://www.hamal.co.il/post/-McKqnfUtHW6ErBgmGmQ Are they preparing for a military attack in the Gaza Strip tonight?]
''In the last few hours, the defense establishment has been considering a military response to the continued flowering of terrorist balloons in the western Negev and the fires in the Gaza Strip.'' ; [https://www.hamal.co.il/post/-McKfkkzvmY8dm3pzYYz Balloon Terrorism From Today View documentation] ; [https://www.hamal.co.il/post/-McJq2xyTqHT-ju8k5fw Balloon Terrorism: Molotov cocktails began to bloom towards the envelope.]</ref><ref>[https://www.20il.co.il/%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%91%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8-%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%98%D7%A3-%D7%91%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%97%D7%A9/ Balloon Terrorism: Number of Envelope Fires; A suspicious balloon was found in a settlement in the Negev]Roi Shosha, Ch 20, 6th of Tammuz 5781 (16/06/2021).
''In the last few hours, the defense establishment has been considering a military response to the continued flowering of terrorist balloons in the western Negev and the fires in the Gaza Strip.'' ; [https://www.hamal.co.il/post/-McKfkkzvmY8dm3pzYYz Balloon Terrorism From Today View documentation] ; [https://www.hamal.co.il/post/-McJq2xyTqHT-ju8k5fw Balloon Terrorism: Molotov cocktails began to bloom towards the envelope.]</ref><ref>[https://www.20il.co.il/%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%91%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8-%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%98%D7%A3-%D7%91%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%97%D7%A9/ Balloon Terrorism: Number of Envelope Fires; A suspicious balloon was found in a settlement in the Negev] Roi Shosha, Ch 20, 6th of Tammuz 5781 (16/06/2021).
''Balloon law, like a rocket law? A fire from an incendiary balloon has now erupted in the avocado orchard of Kibbutz Sa'ad. From this morning - 5 fires.''</ref>
''Balloon law, like a rocket law? A fire from an incendiary balloon has now erupted in the avocado orchard of Kibbutz Sa'ad. From this morning - 5 fires.''</ref>
More alarming is as it's strapped to explosives.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/16/middleeast/israel-gaza-incendiary-balloons-cmd-intl/index.html Why balloons strapped to explosives are the latest flashpoint in Israel-Hamas tensions] CNN, June 16, 2021</ref>
More alarming is as it's strapped to explosives.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/16/middleeast/israel-gaza-incendiary-balloons-cmd-intl/index.html Why balloons strapped to explosives are the latest flashpoint in Israel-Hamas tensions] CNN, June 16, 2021</ref>
After [[Guardian of Walls]], Hamas, jihad, emboldened by PR,<ref>[https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/336821/the-total-collapse-of-jewish-and-israeli-pr/ The Total Collapse of Jewish and Israeli PR], R. Shmuley Boteach, JJ, May 20, 2021</ref> promoted by media photos of causing civilian deaths<ref>[https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2021/06/11/how-congress-can-fight-hamass-human-shields/ How Congress can fight Hamas's use of human shields] FDD, June 11, 2021</ref> and successfully blaming it on Israel defenders. <ref>[https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/defense/article/1143353 Israel will have to leverage the achievements of the operation for prolonged peace in the south] Yoav Limor, Israel Hayom, May 19, 2021.
After [[Guardian of Walls]], Hamas, jihad, emboldened by PR,<ref>[https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/336821/the-total-collapse-of-jewish-and-israeli-pr/ The Total Collapse of Jewish and Israeli PR], R. Shmuley Boteach, JJ, May 20, 2021</ref> promoted by media photos of causing civilian deaths<ref>[https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2021/06/11/how-congress-can-fight-hamass-human-shields/ How Congress can fight Hamas's use of human shields] FDD, June 11, 2021</ref> and successfully blaming it on Israel defenders.<ref>[https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/defense/article/1143353 Israel will have to leverage the achievements of the operation for prolonged peace in the south] Yoav Limor, Israel Hayom, May 19, 2021.
''Although the "Wall Guard" operation has not yet ended, it is already clear that the military side is clearly in favor of Israel. His military victory for civilian victory will largely determine the future reality in the South... Some surround themselves with innocent civilians, especially children, hoping to serve as a human shield for them. Although the IDF is careful not to harm as much as possible what is called "uninvolved" in the laundered language, one of the sources said yesterday that "anyone who thinks the other side will get immunity from us only because there are civilians around him is wrong."''</ref>
''Although the "Wall Guard" operation has not yet ended, it is already clear that the military side is clearly in favor of Israel. His military victory for civilian victory will largely determine the future reality in the South... Some surround themselves with innocent civilians, especially children, hoping to serve as a human shield for them. Although the IDF is careful not to harm as much as possible what is called "uninvolved" in the laundered language, one of the sources said yesterday that "anyone who thinks the other side will get immunity from us only because there are civilians around him is wrong."''</ref>
Hamas' PR went through the roof among the Arabs, posing as some "heroes" and its popularity among "moderate" Arab Palestinians sky rocketed, factions warned PA against resuming peace talks with Israel.<ref>[https://m.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/palestinians-warn-pa-against-resuming-peace-talks-with-israel-671192 Palestinians warn PA against resuming peace talks with Israel] K A Toameh, JPost, June 16, 2021</ref>
Hamas' PR went through the roof among the Arabs, posing as some "heroes" and its popularity among "moderate" Arab Palestinians skyrocketed, factions warned PA against resuming peace talks with Israel.<ref>[https://m.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/palestinians-warn-pa-against-resuming-peace-talks-with-israel-671192 Palestinians warn PA against resuming peace talks with Israel] K A Toameh, JPost, June 16, 2021</ref>
Hamas kept on its threats.<ref>[https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/06/16/israel-hamas-exchange-threats-as-balloon-terrorism-continues/ Israel, Hamas exchange threats as balloon terrorism continues] Israel Hayom, June 16, 2021</ref>
Hamas kept on its threats.<ref>[https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/06/16/israel-hamas-exchange-threats-as-balloon-terrorism-continues/ Israel, Hamas exchange threats as balloon terrorism continues] Israel Hayom, June 16, 2021</ref>
[[File:Kite.jpeg|right|thumb|[https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-fly-swastika-kite-with-petrol-bomb-across-gaza-border-into-israel/ "Palestinians" fly Swastika kite with petrol bomb across Gaza border into Israel (Apr/2018)]]]
[[File:Kite.jpeg|right|thumb|[https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-fly-swastika-kite-with-petrol-bomb-across-gaza-border-into-israel/ "Palestinians" fly Swastika kite with petrol bomb across Gaza border into Israel (Apr/2018)]]]
On April 20, 2018, as incendiary kites [[Balloon terrorism]] are, these days, launched onto Israeli civilians by Hamas terrorists near the security fence separating Gaza and Israel, on this day (Hitler's birthday), Arab-Palestinians flew a swastika kite with petrol bomb across [[Gaza]] border into [[Israel]].<ref>TOI Staff and Judah Ari Gross, [https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-fly-swastika-kite-with-petrol-bomb-across-gaza-border-into-israel/ Palestinians fly swastika kite with petrol bomb across Gaza border into Israel], TOI, Apr 20, 2018.<br>
On April 20, 2018, as incendiary kites Balloon terrorism are, these days, launched onto Israeli civilians by Hamas terrorists near the security fence separating Gaza and Israel, on this day (Hitler's birthday), Arab-Palestinians flew a swastika kite with petrol bomb across [[Gaza]] border into [[Israel]].<ref>TOI Staff and Judah Ari Gross, [https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-fly-swastika-kite-with-petrol-bomb-across-gaza-border-into-israel/ Palestinians fly swastika kite with petrol bomb across Gaza border into Israel], TOI, Apr 20, 2018.<br>
''Hamas terrorists are showing their true colors, Israeli army says; April 20 was Hitler’s birthday''<blockquote>
A kite marked with a swastika, flown across the Gaza border into Israel carrying a petrol bomb on April 20, 2018</blockquote></ref><ref>Ofir Gendelman (@ofirgendelman) Tweeted [https://twitter.com/ofirgendelman/status/987317895255519233?s=20 Apr 20, 2018]
A kite marked with a swastika, flown across the Gaza border into Israel carrying a petrol bomb on April 20, 2018</blockquote></ref><ref>Ofir Gendelman (@ofirgendelman) Tweeted [https://twitter.com/ofirgendelman/status/987317895255519233?s=20 Apr 20, 2018]
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*[[File:Swastika kite.JPG|right|thumb|Arab Palestinians prepare incendiary kite with swastika.<ref name=og-4may2018/> When asked by the media, the Arab explains they want to burn them…<ref name=npr-kite-swastika-2018/> (May/2018)]]
*[[File:Swastika kite.JPG|right|thumb|Arab Palestinians prepare incendiary kite with swastika.<ref name=og-4may2018/> When asked by the media, the Arab explains they want to burn them...<ref name=npr-kite-swastika-2018/> (May/2018)]]
May 4, 2018.<br>
May 4, 2018.<br>
Hamas draws a swastika on a kite fitted with an incendiary bomb intended to burn Israel's fields near the Gaza border.<ref name=og-4may2018>Ofir Gendelman @ofirgendelman Tweeted
Hamas draws a swastika on a kite fitted with an incendiary bomb intended to burn Israel's fields near the Gaza border.<ref name=og-4may2018>Ofir Gendelman @ofirgendelman Tweeted
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Guardian of walls]]
*[[Guardian of walls]]
==Refrences==
==References==
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