Electricity crisis in Gaza

Did a Gaza family burn to death because of an unpaid bill?

Rami Almeghari
Gaza Strip
28 February 2013

Dependency on Israel has meant that the Gaza electricity supply hasn’t increased in line with the Strip’s population growth.

"Gangnam Style" parody puts spotlight on Gaza siege

Eva Bartlett
Gaza City
18 February 2013

A version of the chart-topping song highlights unemployment among Palestinian youth.

Thousands remain without water, power one month after attack on Gaza

Eva Bartlett
Gaza City
26 December 2012

More than $1 billion worth of damage was caused by Israeli offensive in November.

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Rana Baker on the closure of the Gaza-Egypt border

On this week’s podcast: Rana Baker assesses the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza, sealed at the Egyptian border following an attack on Egyptian soldiers last week; and much more!

Gaza left in the dark at Ramadan

Mohammed Omer
Gaza City
3 August 2012
The only power plant in Gaza is currently operating at about a third of its capacity, or has been completely shut down by severe fuel shortages since February.

Respite at Ramadan: as power cuts continue in Gaza, my kids marvel at Cairo's lights

Rami Almeghari
Cairo
26 July 2012
Rami Almeghari’s family joins him in Cairo to celebrate Ramadan and enjoy a respite from the debilitating power cuts in Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing siege.

Palestinian Authority silent as Israel consolidates fuel monopoly

Charlotte Silver
Ramallah
11 May 2012
Israel’s monopoly over distribution of fuel to the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip has yet to be challenged by the Palestinian Authority.

Three children burn to death as candles replace lights in besieged Gaza

Rami Almeghari
Deir al-Balah
10 April 2012
A family in the central Gaza Strip has suffered an unimaginable tragedy because of a candle lit during one of Gaza’s frequent power outages.

From sadness to happiness on two days in Gaza

My diaries from last Monday and Tuesday. I reflect my feelings on the death of three kids, an event for Palestinian political prisoners, and my meeting with Hana’ Shalabi.
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