Israel announces total siege of Gaza

The Israeli military says it's regained control of all southern communities attacked by Palestinian gunmen over the weekend. The Israeli defence minister, Yoav Gallant, has said the blockade on the Gaza Strip will be tightened into a full siege, to prevent food and fuel being brought in.

We speak to our correspondents and regional experts about the developments and explain the key players and terms in the conflict.

We bring together Israelis, who have been affected by the weekend’s attacks, to share what they have experienced, and hear how people in Gaza are preparing for more attacks from Israel.

Our colleague from BBC Verify explains the material the desk has been checking.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Destruction in Gaza Strip as Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks - 09 Oct 2023. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)