Gaza’s Electrical Grid Faces Imminent Shutdown After Israel Severs Supply

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Gaza’s electricity authority has issued a warning that the region’s only power plant will exhaust its fuel supply within hours, plunging the area into darkness as a result of Israel halting fuel deliveries.

Israel announced it would terminate all electricity supplies to Gaza in response to a violent episode orchestrated by Hamas over the weekend.

The shutdown of all crossing points into Gaza has made it infeasible to import fuel for both the power station and emergency generators, which are vital for the functioning of hospitals and other critical infrastructure. On Wednesday, the electricity authority conveyed that operations at the power plant will cease by afternoon.

Further Developments in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

As Israel intensifies its military activities in the Gaza Strip, Palestinians are in a frantic search for safe havens. Widespread misinformation regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict has flooded social media platforms, exacerbating the situation.

Israeli forces are continuing airstrikes that have resulted in extensive destruction, leaving an unknown number of casualties buried under debris. The offensive continues despite the capture of multiple hostages by Hamas during a surprise incursion into Israeli territory.

Israel has pledged an unparalleled military operation against the Islamic militant group governing Gaza, after its militants breached the border fence, killing hundreds of Israeli citizens in multiple locations. The Israeli military has responded by launching what appears to be preparations for a ground offensive, targeting civilian areas after issuing evacuation notices. This operation has led to a significant number of casualties and left many trapped under destroyed buildings.

Humanitarian organizations are urging the creation of aid corridors into Gaza, as healthcare facilities grapple with a shortage of medical supplies. Israel has also blocked the entry of essential items, including food, fuel, and medicine, intensifying the humanitarian crisis.

Tensions are escalating, not just within Israel and Gaza but also along Israel’s northern borders with Lebanon and Syria. The U.S. President has cautioned other nations and armed groups against interfering in the conflict, while simultaneously providing munitions and military equipment to Israel.

Israel’s Defense Minister has stated that any combatant will be eliminated, signaling an intensification of military actions. Meanwhile, Palestinian civilians are increasingly desperate, trapped between ongoing military operations and diminishing supplies.

Multiple rockets were fired by Hamas toward southern Israeli cities, but no immediate casualties were reported. Israel has increased its reserve forces, suggesting that a ground offensive is increasingly likely.

Both sides have suffered heavy losses, and international efforts for de-escalation have not yet yielded results. The conflict appears set to escalate further, causing apprehension about a broader regional crisis.

This report was contributed by correspondents from various locations, including Gaza City and Jerusalem.

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