Israel has halted the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip, following a warning from PM Netanyahu about further consequences if Hamas does not agree to a US-backed ceasefire extension proposal. Hamas accused Israel of extortion and undermining the ceasefire, calling the aid halt a blatant attack and war crime.
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