The Hamas movement has threatened to kill an Israeli hostage every time Israel bombs a Palestinian home without warning, as Israel mobilizes 300,000 reservists and imposes a total blockade of the Gaza Strip. The death toll from Hamas’ surprise attack climbed to 900 in Israel, and Israeli forces killed over 700 people and wounded 3,700 others. Hamas has taken over 100 people captive during the cross-border incursion. Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced a complete blockade, denying access to food, water, and gas. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Gaza’s humanitarian situation would deteriorate exponentially.