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Gaza power cuts to have 'serious health repercussions', ministry warns
7 October 2023 19:17 BST
Israel's decision to cut power to the Gaza Strip is set to cause serious health repercussions, the local ministry of health has warned.
As Israel controls around two-thirds of all Gaza's electricity, the decision to cut power to the besieged strip will force hospitals to operate electrical generators for long hours, the ministry said.
However, due to low fuel reserves and the deterioration of the generators, the practice is unsustainable, the ministry warned.