The Israeli government is threatening to increase "targeted strikes" on Gaza unless Hamas takes action to prevent kites used by Palestinians, including children, from flying toward Israel. Omar Halawa,

Within hours of United States envoy Jared Kushner leaving talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at salvaging the Gaza “ceasefire”, Israeli strikes were again hitting residential areas in the enclave, and by week’s end, senior officers were describing a return to pre-ceasefire rules of engagement.