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== Blockade ==
== Blockade ==
The total blockade of Gaza was announced on 9 October 2023 by the [[Defence Minister of Israel]], [[Yoav Gallant]]. “We are putting a complete siege on Gaza … No electricity, no food, no water, no gas – it’s all closed,” he announced.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Israel Gaza live news: Israel orders 'siege' of Gaza with 'no electricity, food, or fuel' |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67050350 |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=BBC News |language=en-gb}}</ref> Israeli tanks and drones have been tasked with guarding openings in the Gaza–Israel border fence and enforcing the blockade.<ref name=":0" />
The total blockade of Gaza was announced on 9 October 2023 by the [[Defence Minister of Israel]], [[Yoav Gallant]]. “We are putting a complete siege on Gaza … No electricity, no food, no water, no gas – it’s all closed,” he announced.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Israel Gaza live news: Israel orders 'siege' of Gaza with 'no electricity, food, or fuel' |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67050350 |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=BBC News |language=en-gb}}</ref> The spokesman for the [[Ministry of Energy (Israel)|Minister of Energy of Israel]], [[Israel Katz]], said that Katz had ordered the water supply to Gaza to be cut, effective immediately.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mohamed |first=Ted Regencia,Virginia Pietromarchi,Umut Uras,Edna |title=Israel to impose ‘total Gaza blockade’, dozens killed in refugee camp hit |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-war-live-news-gaza-under-non-stop-bombardment |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=www.aljazeera.com |language=en}}</ref> Israeli tanks and drones have been tasked with guarding openings in the Gaza–Israel border fence and enforcing the blockade.<ref name=":0" />


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 11:43, 9 October 2023

October 2023 Israeli total blockade of Gaza
Part of October 2023 Gaza−Israel conflict
Date9 October 2023 – present
(1 year, 1 month and 2 days)
Location
Gaza Strip

On 9 October 2023, following the beginning of the October 2023 Gaza−Israel conflict and attacks in Israel by Hamas militants, Israel imposed a "total blockade" of the Gaza Strip.[1][2]

Background

Gaza has been under a partial blockade by both Israel and Egypt since 2005. Several border crossings have existed from Gaza along the border of Israel and Egypt.[3] The announcement, on 9 October 2023, of a total blockade, is the first time that such a blockade has been imposed.

On 7 October 2023, militants from Hamas, a Palestinian political and military organization and other Palestinian groups, crossed the Gaza–Israel barrier into southern Israel, as well as firing rockets into Israel.[4] Israel subsequently declared war on the militants,[5] calling up 300,000 reservists to execute Israel's military operation.[6]

Blockade

The total blockade of Gaza was announced on 9 October 2023 by the Defence Minister of Israel, Yoav Gallant. “We are putting a complete siege on Gaza … No electricity, no food, no water, no gas – it’s all closed,” he announced.[1][7] The spokesman for the Minister of Energy of Israel, Israel Katz, said that Katz had ordered the water supply to Gaza to be cut, effective immediately.[8] Israeli tanks and drones have been tasked with guarding openings in the Gaza–Israel border fence and enforcing the blockade.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Israel announces 'total' blockade on Gaza". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  2. ^ "Live updates | Israel says it's at war after surprise Hamas attack". AP News. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  3. ^ "Explainer: Gaza - One Of The Most Densely Populated Places On Earth Scarred By War". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  4. ^ "Timeline of conflict between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza". Reuters. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  5. ^ Hu, Hadas Gold,Shirin Faqiri,Helen Regan,Jessie Yeung,Caitlin (2023-10-08). "Israel formally declares war against Hamas as it battles to push militants off its soil". CNN. Retrieved 2023-10-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Israel drafts 300,000 reservists as it goes on the offensive". Reuters. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  7. ^ "Israel Gaza live news: Israel orders 'siege' of Gaza with 'no electricity, food, or fuel'". BBC News. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  8. ^ Mohamed, Ted Regencia,Virginia Pietromarchi,Umut Uras,Edna. "Israel to impose 'total Gaza blockade', dozens killed in refugee camp hit". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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