Live updates: Israel-Hamas war news

 Israel has cut off electricity, food, water, and fuel supplies to Gaza, intensifying the humanitarian crisis.

The UN has condemned this "further tightening" of the blockade, stating that residents in Gaza have lived under an unlawful blockade for 16 years.



Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has released horrifying photos of babies murdered and burned by Hamas.

The post from Netanyahu's office on social media called Hamas inhuman and compared them to ISIS.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that Gaza could run out of fuel in a few hours, which is crucial for powering hospitals.



The ICRC regional director for the Middle East expressed concern about the dire situation in Gaza and the challenges faced in delivering supplies safely.

Several countries are actively working to evacuate their citizens from Israel following Hamas' attack.

India, Nepal, and Colombia have organized repatriation flights to bring their nationals back home.

For the first time in over 40 years, Israeli airline El Al will fly on the Sabbath.



They plan to operate two free flights for reservists, medical teams, and members of the security forces.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with limited food and water supplies that are quickly running out.

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is on the ground, providing food to thousands of people seeking shelter.



However, they are concerned about the worsening situation and the need for access to deliver supplies.

Two London-based Israeli citizens are still waiting for answers about their parents who were taken hostage by Hamas.



They have not received any information about their condition or whereabouts.

Seven Ukrainians have been killed and nine injured in Hamas attacks on Israel.

Efforts are underway to repatriate the bodies and organize evacuation flights for Ukrainian citizens.



The death toll in Gaza has risen to 1,417, including 447 children and 248 women.

Additionally, 6,268 people have been injured since Israel started strikes on Gaza.

The situation remains critical.

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