Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza, October 7, 2023.
Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza, October 7, 2023.
  • Israel's defense minister announced a "complete siege" of Gaza on Monday, per the Times of Israel.
  • Gazans will have no outside access to electricity, food, or fuel during the siege, he said.
  • The announcement comes after Israel formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday. 

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on Monday that he has ordered a "complete siege" of the Gaza strip, according to the Times of Israel.

"There will be no electricity, no food, no fuel, everything is closed," he was reported as telling commanders at the Israel Defense Forces' Southern Command.