Israel declares a siege on Gaza | 9 News Australia

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is warning the horrors of war in Gaza will worsen. The Israeli government has declared a siege of Gaza, blockading the strip and cutting off all food, water, and power. | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9

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0:00 Israel lays siege to Gaza
5:31 Former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Rachel Azaria
11:15 Australian in Israel, Phil Chester

Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know

- Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, and thousands of rockets have rained down on Israel. More than 900 have been killed in Israel, and at least 600 in Gaza.

- A spokesman declares Hamas will execute Israeli hostages every time an airstrike hits civilian homes in Gaza. They state the surprise attack was launched after years of planning and preparations.

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military is going on the offence against Hamas with a force "like never before". More than 300,000 reservists have been activated.

- Israel has declared a “complete siege” of Gaza, cutting off water, food and power supplies.

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