Israel Cuts Electricity to Gaza, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

The decision impacts water access for 600,000 people and complicates fragile ceasefire negotiations with Hamas.

Israel announced the suspension of electricity supply to Gaza on March 9, aiming to pressure Hamas during ceasefire negotiations in Doha.
The electricity cut has halted operations at Gaza's main desalination plant, leaving 600,000 residents without reliable access to potable water.
Gaza's population of 2.4 million has faced severe electricity shortages for 17 months, relying on solar panels and generators to meet basic needs.
The United Nations and European nations have condemned the move, warning of worsening food, water, and healthcare shortages in the region.
Hamas has criticized the decision as 'blackmail,' while ongoing talks in Doha remain strained over demands for a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian relief.