I would not worry about the kites having a direct affect on MJ#1, Gaza is about 1 1/2 hrs of more drive South by southwest of MJ#1
Yes war is brewing, Hamas cannot accept the Israel won the wars and has made great effort to live with them and keep peace. But every time Israel makes peace Hamas violates it and wants to renegotiate for more..
So yes it's a predicament and all the reason why they need oil independence.