NEWS DIGEST- Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, cutting off essential supplies and services, while the military continues to carry out relentless air strikes on the Palestinian territory. The enclave, which is home to approximately 2.3 million people, will be subjected to severe restrictions, with no access to electricity, food, water, or gas. Gallant made the announcement in a video message, stating that they are dealing with Gaza as if it were a war zone.
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In a shocking act of violence, an estimated 250 people were killed by Hamas gunmen during a music festival near Kibbutz Reim, situated close to the Gaza Strip. The bodies of the victims were recovered by an organization assisting in the aftermath of the attack. Responding to this brutal incident, Gallant referred to Hamas as “animals” and justified the decision to impose a complete siege as necessary retaliation.
As a result of the Israeli military’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas attack, the death toll of Palestinians has reached at least 493. The airstrikes have caused widespread destruction and loss of life, leaving Palestinians devastated. The international community remains deeply concerned about the escalating violence and the devastating impact it is having on the civilian population in Gaza.
The orders given by the Israeli Defence Minister have intensified the already dire conditions in the Gaza Strip, where people were already suffering from poverty, overcrowding, and limited access to basic necessities. It is likely that the siege will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the region, impacting innocent civilians who are caught in the crossfire. The situation continues to escalate, with no immediate end in sight to the violence and suffering taking place on both sides.
