Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:32pm on 12 Oct 2023,Thursday International
Israel announced Gaza will get no water or fuel until Hamas releases Israeli hostages, as Energy Minister Katz said no aid will enter until the abductees return. Hamas reportedly holds 130+ hostages. Earlier, Israel imposed a total siege, severing supplies, after Hamas killed 1,300 Israelis. Gaza authorities say 1,200+ Palestinians have died in Israel's strikes. Gaza's sole power plant shut as fuel ran out after Israel cut supplies. Egypt is in intensive talks on delivering aid via its closed Rafah crossing. But Cairo resisted exodus proposals warning of consequences for Palestinians. The blockade highlights humanitarian crisis even as Israel vows no succor until hostage release.
