Palestinian children in Gaza flew kites that landed in Israeli settlements, and now Israel is claiming that to be an act of war. “A balloon is treated like a kite, and a kite is treated like a drone, with or without explosives," the Israeli defense minister said. Israel searches for any reason to reignite the most brutal genocidal campaign in Gaza, and now they are attempting to use children's kites to justify that. Let's stand in solidarity with the children of Palestine and fly our own peace kites, because all they want is peace, not more war!
How to make peace kites for Palestine!
1. Order your kite kit
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Find a company that sells diy kite kits. Here are a couple of online options:
- Beginner kite kits
- Kite kits for the classroom
- Ensure the kites are standard-sized, about 24"x24” and diamond-shaped
- White is the best color for tracing the design onto
2. Download designs or create your own messaging
- Ensure that your design remains simple so that it remains visible when flying
3. Trace or paint your designs onto the kites
- Acrylic paint or permanent markers work best for visibility
4. Construct kites using the provided instructions
5. Go fly your kites
- If there isn't wind, you can usually run with them to create some resistance and get them in the air for brief amounts of time
- If flying at/near military bases, it should be fine as long as the kites stay on the public side of any gates/fences
Use our Action for Palestine guide to plan your event!
Check out some CODEPINK Peace Kites
