Gaza close to running out of power, says power plant spokesperson

A spokesperson for the power plant in Gaza said its stocks were "almost empty" after continued Israeli strikes damaged large parts of the electric network. 

"We are at a point that we cannot repair because stocks are almost empty," said the spokesperson. 

"Electricity workers are not able to reach the areas where they are needed. Our teams are trying as much as they can to help people in need and provide electricity to houses and hospitals." 

The spokesperson added that the company was suffering from shortages of cash and fuel to run the plant.