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09/10/23
Israel’s defence minister has ordered a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip and the cutting off of food, fuel, electricity, and water supplies
Nine US citizens are now confirmed dead, while more than 10 British citizens are feared missing as
Rocket attacks from Gaza targeting Israel continue, with explosions heard in Jerusalem.
Israel says it has regained control of its communities near Gaza – but some militants remain active .
More than 700 people have been killed in Israel since Saturday, including 260 people massacred by Hamas gunmen at a music festival.
Dozens of people were also kidnapped, and Hamas claims four of the hostages were killed by air strikes in Gaza.
More than 500 people have died in Gaza since Israel began striking the area.
According to reports,mediators from Qatar have been in contact with Hamas officials to try to negotiate the release of Israeli women and children seized by the militant group and taken into Gaza.
A source who briefed on the talks told reporters that the Qataris proposed the Israelis be exchanged for 36 Palestinian women and children detained in Israel.
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