Although Israeli politicians are pressing the military to adopt harsh measures against Gaza for the incendiary kites being dispatched into Israel, the army is displaying more responsibility, being careful to avoid an escalation that could result in all-out war.
“The south is going up in flames,” Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said in a June 19 interview with the Ynet website. “Those who launch incendiary balloons or kites should face the same fate as those who launch rockets. … I'm certain the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] will act with determination against Hamas.” Her comments reflect the position of her party, HaBayit HaYehudi, as well as other politicians’ deep frustration with the inability of one of the world’s most advanced armies to respond effectively to the kite attacks.
