(JNS) Egypt issued a warning to Hamas to put a halt to launching of flaming kites and balloons into Israel from Gaza, according to a report in Ynet. The ultimatum followed Israel’s announcement this week that it would close the Kerem Shalom crossing to gas and fuel supplies after Hamas launched a rocket into Israel. Medicines and food would still be allowed to pass through.

According to the Ynet report, Hamas told Egypt it could not entirely eliminate the kites and balloons. However, Hamas allegedly told Egypt that it was working to reduce the number of incendiary balloons.

Multiple fires broke out earlier this week along the Israeli border with Gaza; however, the IDF reported that the numbers were less than previously recorded.