IDF targets Gaza terrorists launching ‘arson balloons’ July 15, 2018An IAF helicopter in action. (Ofer Zidon/Flash90)(Ofer Zidon/Flash90)IDF targets Gaza terrorists launching ‘arson balloons’ Tweet WhatsApp Email https://worldisraelnews.com/idf-targets-gaza-terrorists-launching-arson-balloons/ Email Print The Israeli Air Force struck a terrorist cell that launched a bomb-laden balloon into Israel from Gaza.By: World Israel News StaffThe IDF struck a terrorist cell that launched incendiary balloons towards Israel from the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday.The IDF also attacked two additional terrorist cells located in Dir al-Balah, according to Ynet.According to a statement released by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, one strike was carried out by an “Israeli Air Force vehicle against a Hamas terrorist squad.”At least three major fires have been ignited by kites or balloons launched from Gaza that carry incendiary materials, often a cigarette tied to a rag dipped in fuel. Fires were reported in Yad Mordechai and Or HaNer. One day earlier rockets and mortar fire were launched from Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip in the hundreds.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that Israel will not tolerate the phenomenon. arson balloonsarson terrorIDFIsrael-Gaza borderNetanyahu