The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.

Israeli shelling near Khan Younis kills at least five people and wounded 21 others, as rights groups condemn new blockade as a 'tool of war'

TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn't extended. Mediators Egypt and Qatar accused Israel of violating humanitarian law by using starvation as a weapon.