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Energy shortage threatens survival in Gaza amid ongoing conflict
A humanitarian organization has sounded the alarm over the escalating energy crisis in Gaza, warning that the lack of electricity and fuel is posing a serious threat to survival for millions of people living under siege.
In a report released on Monday, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) highlighted the intentional restriction of essential energy supplies such as electricity and fuel, stating it severely compromises basic human needs. The warning adds to growing concerns over Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis, intensified by Israel’s blockade and military operations against Hamas.
Israel halted the flow of food, fuel, and water into Gaza in March, raising the risk of famine across the territory. The electricity supply has also been severely limited, with the UN estimating that 2.1 million people in Gaza are now without access to power.
“Energy in Gaza is not a matter of comfort it’s a matter of life and death,” said Benedicte Giaever, executive director of NORCAP, which operates under NRC. She stressed that when families are unable to cook, hospitals lose power, and water systems shut down, the consequences are catastrophic. Giaever called for energy access to be prioritized in all humanitarian interventions.
The NRC report detailed the dire impact of power outages on Gaza’s already struggling healthcare system, where emergency surgeries are postponed and critical medical devices like ventilators and incubators can’t operate. Desalination facilities have also been affected, leaving 70% of households without clean drinking water. Additionally, the absence of electricity has heightened the risk of gender-based violence during nighttime hours.
Jan Egeland, NRC’s Secretary General, emphasized that while Gaza has endured repeated cycles of conflict and deprivation, the current crisis marks an unprecedented threat to both survival and future recovery. He urged global leaders to take immediate steps to restore energy access in Gaza.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military has killed hundreds of Palestinians as they attempted to obtain food and basic necessities from aid points managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, an organization supported by Israel and the US. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, at least 39 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, and 317 others were injured.
Since Israel eased its full blockade last month, over 400 people have reportedly been killed while trying to reach food distribution sites.
Jonathan Whittall, the UN’s top humanitarian official for Gaza and the West Bank, issued a grave warning on Sunday, condemning the continued use of force by Israeli troops. “We are witnessing a horrifying pattern where individuals seeking food are being shot,” he said. “The basic act of trying to survive is being punished with death.”