Israel announces total Gaza siege: Food, water, power and fuel cut off

Israel has declared a total siege on the Gaza Strip as its military searches for militants and attacks the territory following a surprise attack by Hamas. Israel has called up 300,000 reservists and vowed to destroy Hamas. Palestinians continue to fire rockets into Israel, and there have been reports of civilian casualties. Israel has ordered a complete siege on Gaza, cutting off electricity and preventing food and fuel from entering. Egypt is trying to mediate a deal for a temporary ceasefire and a prisoner exchange. The situation has escalated fears of a wider regional war.

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