"We fly kites instead of warplanes ... military response from Israeli forces since October, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, 45% have been children, they have said.

When a few of the elders tried to stop them, the children paid no heed to their advice. Kite flying is not only a threat to those who fly them; it can also be really dangerous for the travellers ...

The event was organized in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. In footage broadcast by Al Jazeera, children are shown flying kites, symbolizing their desire for peace and freedom. "We're just ...