Full Story Israel has placed a blockade on all food and aid entering Gaza on Sunday, March 2. Israeli officials warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas refused to extend the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. Why did Israel block food aid from entering Gaza? For the last few days, Israeli officials were trying to get Hamas to agree to an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire deal. This would allow the Israeli Defense Forces to stay in Gaza while more hostages are released. Both sides couldn’t reach a deal to begin the second phase of the plan…