Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a 'complete siege' of Gaza, vowing to cut off all essential supplies—including electricity, food, and fuel—in retaliation for Hamas's surprise attacks. The move marks a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict, raising fears of a humanitarian catastrophe.
'We Are at War'
In a televised address, Netanyahu warned that Israel is now 'at war' following a wave of coordinated assaults by Hamas militants. The group launched thousands of rockets and infiltrated Israeli towns, killing civilians and soldiers in what Netanyahu called 'a black day for Israel.'
Humanitarian Crisis Looms
The blockade has drawn international condemnation, with aid agencies warning of dire consequences for Gaza's 2 million residents. Hospitals, already strained, face collapse without power, while food shortages could trigger widespread hunger.
- Gaza's sole power plant will run out of fuel within days.
- UN warns of 'catastrophic' humanitarian fallout.
- Egypt brokers emergency talks amid rising tensions.
Global Reactions
The US and EU have reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defence but urged restraint, while Arab nations condemned the siege as collective punishment. Meanwhile, protests erupted in cities worldwide, with demonstrators clashing over the crisis.
As the conflict spirals, the world watches anxiously—will diplomacy prevail, or is all-out war inevitable?
