GAZA CITY, GAZA – AUGUST 23, 2026: Palestinian children make and fly kites in Gaza City amid heightened tensions over kites launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli communities near the border. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to respond forcefully to cross-border kite launches. Hamas denied involvement, saying the kites were being flown by children and teenagers. Photo by Hashem Zimmo / MedPress
Gaza, Gaza City, Palestine, Palestinian children, children, kites, kite flying, handmade kites, Israel, Israeli military, Israel Katz, Hamas, Gaza border, cross-border tensions, childhood, daily life, conflict, Middle East, Hashem Zimmo, MedPress
Photo ID: IMG_9165
Created:
Author: Hashem Zimmo
@Hashem Zimmo
Photo size: 20.7 Mpixels (59.3 MB uncompressed) - 5576x3717 pixels (18.6x12.4 in / 47.2x31.5 cm at 300 ppi)