Hamas has threatened to kill the 150 hostages it took during its surprise assault on southern Israel if Israeli air strikes targeting Gaza residents continue without warning. Israel has imposed a total siege on the Gaza Strip, cutting off the water supply, causing concern for a humanitarian crisis. Tensions have also escalated on Israel's northern front at the Lebanese border, where Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces exchanged fire. The death toll in Israel has risen to 800, while the death toll in Gaza is now at 687. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu compared Hamas to ISIS and announced plans for a massive assault against Hamas.

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