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Israel orders complete siege of Palestinian enclave of Gaza

Israel's defence minister has ordered what he called a "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip.

About 900 people have died in Israel and almost 700 in Gaza since Saturday's surprise attack. Israel's Prime Minister warns that military action in Gaza has only just begun while Hamas - the Palestinian militant group - threatens to kill Israeli hostages.

Israel's defence minister has ordered what he called a "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip - we get the latest on the situation there with a UN representative and also speak to a man who's family members were kidnapped by Hamas.

And in other headlines this morning - Millions of Liberians head to the polls to elect their representatives, including president - we go live to a polling station.

50 minutes

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  • Tue 10 Oct 202306:06GMT