Israel's defence minister orders 'complete siege' of Gaza as Hamas threatens to kill hostages

Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip Monday and sealed it off from food, fuel and other supplies in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants as Hamas pledged it would kill captured Israelis if attacks targeted civilians without warnings.

Israel's defence minister orders 'complete siege' of Gaza as Hamas threatens to kill hostages
A huge fireball and smoke seen above an apartment block

Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip Monday and sealed it off from food, fuel and other supplies in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants as Hamas pledged it would kill captured Israelis if attacks targeted civilians without warnings.