Incendiary balloons from Gaza spark 6 fires in Eshkol fields

Incendiary balloons from Gaza spark 6 fires in Eshkol fields.

According to Israeli media, balloons carrying incendiary devices ignited at least six brush fires  Thursday.

Incendiary balloons from Gaza spark 6 fires in Eshkol fields

While citing the fire department statement, it claimed the balloons launched from the Hamas-run Gaza Strip.

Two of the fires ignited in the Be’eri forest, and another four in the Kissufim forest.

Moreover, spokesperson for the Jewish National Fund said that these two nature reserves located near Gaza.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Eshkol regional council confirming no danger to any nearby towns.

However, the fire cause slight damage to a wheat field in one of the fires.

Besides, the Fire and Rescue Services said they quickly gotten small fire under control.

Meanwhile, the balloon unit Ibna Al-Zuwari said in Gaza it had launched balloon-borne incendiary devices toward Israel.

However, they noted it just the beginning.

On the other hand, Mossad director Yossi Cohen visited Bahrain on Thursday.

KAN reported, citing Bahraini media.