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Communities Caught in Israel-Hamas War

We begin with the latest on the Israel Hamas war. We do want to warn our viewers. Some of this footage is disturbing Hamas rockets earlier this morning targeted two seam or self sustaining communities in southern Israel. The militant group said it has taken more than 100 people captive from Israel and is threatening to kill hostages if if Israeli launches air strikes on Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli forces said they are striking Hamas operational command centers in Gaza and expanding their mobilization of reservists. Israel's un ambassador told CNN the nation is working to quote obliterate Hamas terrorist capabilities. End quote. Israel additionally declared a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, cutting off food, fuel and water to Palestinians. Officials said at least more than 900 people in Israel and more than 765 people in Gaza have died. As of this morning, President Biden said at least 11 American citizens are among the dead. That is a number that is expected to rise. Adding that it's likely that Hamas is holding American citizens