The Israeli military's backlash against Palestinian militants intensified as the death toll on both sides from the three-day war rose to about 1,600, including at least 11 Americans. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ordered a “complete siege” on Gaza, pledging to cut electricity and cut off food and fuel into the impoverished home of more than 2 million Palestinians. The Israeli military, which called up 300,000 reservists, pounded Gaza with an aerial assault aimed at halting Hamas rockets toward Israel's border towns. In response, Hamas threatened to kill hostages if attacks targeted civilians without warning. 📸 See more photos at our link in bio.