Gaza 'soon without fuel, medicine and food' - Israel authorities


The Gaza Strip could be on the brink of a new humanitarian crisis if supplies are not allowed in, authorities say, as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks.

On Monday Israel declared a "complete siege" on the territory - saying electricity, food, fuel and water would be cut off.

According to residents, aid has not reached the enclave since Saturday.

BBC footage shows deserted streets covered with rubble from collapsed buildings following Israeli airstrikes.

More than 500 people have died these attacks.

Gaza is home to about 2.3 million people in total - 80% of whom rely on humanitarian aid mainly due to the ongoing hostilities with Israel.

Since the attacks began on Saturday morning, Israel has stopped all supplies entering Gaza, including food and medicine.

Many are currently without electricity and internet, and could soon be out of essential food and water supplies.

Authorities have warned that fuel will run out within 24 to 72 hours. The UN's humanitarian agency, OCHA, has also warned of fuel supplies lasting a matter of days.

Even before the latest restrictions, residents of Gaza already faced widespread food insecurity, restrictions on movement and water shortages.

The territory is ruled by Hamas militants but Israel controls the airspace and its shoreline. It also restricts who and what goods can cross its borders.

Neighbouring Egypt strictly controls what or who can pass through its border with Gaza too.

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