Islamist militant group Hamas has threatened to kill one Israeli captive for every unexpected attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, Israel has amassed thousands of troops near the border and 123,000 Palestinians in Gaza have already been displaced.
Here’s what United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said about Israel’s planned siege of the Gaza Strip:I am deeply distressed by today’s announcement that Israel will initiate a complete siege of the Gaza Strip, nothing allowed in – no electricity, food, or fuel.
Hamas has threatened to execute one Israeli captive for every Israeli attack on Gaza civilians that lands without warning, marking an extraordinary escalation that threatens the lives of at least 130 hostages from Israel and around the world. A captured Israeli civilian from Kibbutz Kfar Azza, wrapped in white, being taken into the Gaza Strip.Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen warned Hamas against harming any of the hostages, saying, “This war crime will not be forgiven.”In case you missed it overnight, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has ordered a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip.
At least 900 Israelis have been killed, according to Israeli TV networks. More than 600 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed, according to Palestinian authorities. Last night, the official figures stood at 700 and 400 respectively.
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