Gaza terror: How condoms became a weapon against Israel

The conflict with Gaza has entered a disturbing new phase with Palestinians employing kites and condoms as airborne incendiary devices against Israel. Initially dismissed as low-tech tactics, these devices have caused significant damage to Israeli farmlands and pose a serious security risk. This latest strategy underscores the continued aggression from Gaza, exploiting seemingly innocuous items to launch attacks. Israel's response is framed within the right to defend its borders and citizens, highlighting the ongoing challenges of security forces in neutralizing unconventional threats while facing international scrutiny.

Facing a technologically superior military force, Palestinians in Gaza have turned to unconventional methods of protest, including flying kites and inflating condoms with messages of resistance, carried towards Israel by the winds off the Mediterranean. These acts, stemming from desperation and a lack of military parity, highlight the innovative ways in which the besieged population of Gaza continues to voice their protest against the blockade and occupation. The use of such symbols, often misconstrued as aggressive acts, speaks volumes about the asymmetric nature of the conflict and the Palestinians' relentless pursuit of visibility and freedom.