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Gaza’s sole power plant shutdown deepens Palestinian concerns

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2 years ago

October 12, 2023

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Hospital low on supplies, people trapped under rubble as the bombardment continues

Gaza residents are bracing for a looming humanitarian crisis as the sole power plant in the region has been forced to shut down due to a critical shortage of fuel.

The situation has raised concerns about the availability of essential services, including healthcare, sanitation, and water supply.

The power plant, which had been operating at a reduced capacity in recent months, ceased operations yesterday, leaving the densely populated Gaza Strip in a state of darkness and uncertainty. The primary reason for the shutdown is the crippling blockade and fuel restrictions imposed on Gaza, significantly limiting its ability to secure fuel supplies.

As temperatures drop with the arrival of autumn, the lack of electricity is affecting not only the daily lives of Palestinians but also critical infrastructure, such as hospitals and sewage treatment plants. Hospitals are struggling to maintain vital equipment and refrigerate life-saving medicines, while sewage treatment facilities are at risk of overflowing, posing a public health hazard.

Residents of Gaza are left wondering when, or if, the power plant will be operational again, as international calls for the easing of the blockade continue to go unanswered.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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