Gaza 'soon without fuel, medicine and food'

The Gaza Strip could be on the brink of a new humanitarian crisis if supplies are not allowed in, authorities say, as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks.

Residents say aid has not reached the enclave since Saturday, and on Monday Israel declared a "complete siege" on the territory - saying electricity, food, fuel and water would be cut off.

Gaza is home to about 2.3 million people, 80% of whom rely on aid.

More than 500 people have died there in Israel's retaliatory strikes. read more