War in the Middle East

Israel tightens Gaza siege and forms national unity government

Electricity, fuel and water to the Hamas-controlled territory is cut off as

Drone footage from Gaza City shows destruction and debris amid continued air strikes by Israeli forces. Video: Reuters
James Shotter in Jerusalem, Mehul Srivastava in Tel Aviv and Heba Saleh in Cairo
Wed Oct 11 2023 - 21:57 • 4 MIN READ

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