Live: Leaders of US, UK, Germany, Italy and France express support for Israel Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed it off from food, fuel and other supplies in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants. The war’s death toll rose to nearly 1,600 on both sides, including more than 800 people killed in Israel and 700 in Gaza. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).