Summary
Israel began a sustained air campaign across Gaza, striking Hamas command infrastructure, tunnels, and weapons depots. Defence Minister Gallant declared a 'complete siege' — cutting electricity, food, water and fuel — prompting immediate international alarm about civilian conditions.
The scale of Israeli air strikes, the siege declaration, and international calls for humanitarian corridors.
The human situation inside Gaza in the first days of the siege — food, water, medical supply collapse.
Middle East escalation raises energy risk
Global Central Bank Policy