Gaza Facing A Humanitarian Catastrophe As The Death Toll Rises And Vital Supplies Run Low

 

ABC News: Bombarded by Israeli airstrikes, conditions in Gaza grow more dire as power goes out  

Gaza authorities are warning of a humanitarian crisis. 

With communities across the Gaza Strip already laid to waste by a relentless barrage of airstrikes in retaliation for the Hamas surprise attack on Israel, conditions for Palestinians grew even more dire on as the only power plant ran out of fuel, leaving the territory with no electricity and running water, officials said. 

The shutdown Wednesday of the Gaza Electricity Power Plant plunged the 140 square miles comprising the Gaza Strip into darkness Wednesday night and is creating "a humanitarian crisis" for the 2.3 million residents who live there, making it "impossible to continue providing all basic life services, all of which depend on electricity," Gaza authorities said in a statement.  

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WNU Editor: Israel is making its conditions for aid to resume known .... No power, water or fuel to Gaza until hostages freed, says Israel minister (The Guardian). More here .... Israel links Gaza aid to hostages' release as humanitarian disaster looms (Reuters). 

Gaza Facing A Humanitarian Catastrophe As The Death Toll Rises And Vital Supplies Run Low  

Gaza 'on the brink' as rockets rain down and Israel's blockade leaves its 2.3 million residents without electricity -- Daily Mail  

Gaza cut off from food, water and fuel as Israel’s punishing bombardment continues -- PBS

Time running out at Gaza hospitals amid power blackout after Isreali siege -- Al Jazeera  

Without fuel or internet, Israel set to disconnect Gaza from the world -- Middle East Eye

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