Israel Katz, Israeli Energy Minister. said yesterday that Israel will not allow basic resources. or humanitarian aid entering Gaza Until Hamas will release people kidnapped during Hamas' sudden offensive against Israel on Saturday.

Mr. Katz said in a statement: Humanitarian aid will not yet enter Gaza. There will be no electricity turned on. Water supply to Gaza and oil trucks will not enter Gaza until the kidnapped Israelis have returned home.

About 150 Israelis, foreigners and dual nationals have been abducted in the Gaza Strip by Hamas fighters. which is a Palestinian armed group After the Hamas group launched an attack on Israel on Saturday. More than 1,200 people in Israeli cities and towns have lost their lives. Israel responded by launching airstrikes on Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip. causing the deaths of approximately 1,200 people. Israel also announced a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip, cutting off water, electricity and fuel. A power plant in the Gaza Strip had to stop producing electricity on Wednesday because it ran out of fuel.

Source: Thai News Agency