Following the Hamas attack on October 7, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant issued a directive on Monday for a "complete siege" of Gaza, announcing the cessation of electricity, food, water, and fuel supplies, as reported by CNN.
Israel has stopped entry of food, fuel and medicines into Gaza, and the sole remaining access from Egypt shut down Tuesday after airstrikes hit near the border crossing
The woman, identified as Sheeja Anand from Kerala, suffered injuries on her hands and leg on Saturday and was immediately provided treatment at a nearby hospital
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated, "Over 123,538 people, belonging to more than 17,500 families, have been displaced within Gaza, primarily due to apprehension, safety issues, and the loss of their residences."