After Deadly Hamas Raid, Israel Locks Down Border, Places Gaza Under ‘Complete Siege’

Gaza Strip reels under Israeli bombardment after cross-border raid leaves 1,000 Israelis dead—and scores more in the hands of Hamas.

Soldiers walk in front of an Israeli police station that was damaged during battles to dislodge Hamas militants who were stationed inside, on Oct. 8, 2023. Israel's prime minister on Oct. 8 warned of a "long and difficult" war, as fighting with Hamas left hundreds killed on both sides after a surprise attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images

Israeli forces have reasserted control over areas near the border with the Gaza Strip, according to an Israeli military spokesman.

“In the last day, not a single terrorist [Hamas militant] entered via the [Gaza-Israel] fence,” Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said on Oct. 10.