Israeli forces escalated their bombardment of Gaza following a military operation by Hamas on Saturday, which led to the demolition of a 14-story tower in central Gaza City that housed apartments and Hamas offices.

Aljazeera reported that in an effort to tighten the grip on Gaza, Israel's Security Council made the decision to halt the supply of electricity, fuel, and essential goods into the region. Additionally, they approved measures aimed at incapacitating the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas.