I could hear people speaking in Arabic outside of door and they broke in and the last thing

I heard was the youngest who's 12 saying to them, I'm too young, don't take me.

And that was it.

That was the last time I heard from them, well the army is now getting in touch with families

I know and I'm keeping my hopes up that they're alive and well.

I know that their father and his spouse were taken also because we've seen one of the

videos that Hamas would honor so we know that they're alive and I'm hoping that they're with them.

And Israeli mother sharing the story of her sons who were taken hostage by Hamas.

The terrorist group is now threatening to execute.

Dozens of people they have captured, quote, without warning.

Meaning Israeli, the Israel is promising a complete siege of Gaza, launching more

airstrikes overnight while cutting off the area from basic necessities.

We're going to get a live report for the latest on all of that straight ahead right here

on Morning Joe. Good morning and welcome to Morning Joe.

It is Tuesday, October 11th.

According to Israeli authorities, more than 900 Israelis have been

killed since the fighting began on Saturday.

The health ministry in Gaza says more than 700 Palestinians are dead.

11 Americans are also among those killed.

This brings the total number of deaths to at least 1,600.

Hamas says it has kidnapped more than 100 people from Israel.

It is believed some Americans are among those being held captive.

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