fuel crisis

Warning of humanitarian catastrophe as Egypt tightens siege of Gaza

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 20:02

An Egyptian general has said that President Morsi, who was overthrown by the army yesterday, may be charged with “collaborating” with Hamas.

Israel imposes new fuel restrictions on Gaza

Gaza City
2 July 2013

The only crossing for commercial goods between Israel and Gaza has been closed five times since the end of February.

"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.

Month in Pictures: September 2012

5 October 2012

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine.

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

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 18:20

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!

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.

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 18 May, 2012

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 01:49

This week on our weekly Podcast: we’ll have an in-depth roundup of news and analysis on the end of the collective hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners, featuring an interview with Sahar Francis of the Palestinian prisoner support organization Addameer; and more!

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.

After narrow escape, Gaza woman educates peers about lethal danger from generators

Rami Almeghari
Gaza Strip
7 May 2012
Ten persons have died so far this year due to various accidents with generators in the Gaza Strip, plagued by chronic power shortages.

Gaza ambulances stop responding to calls as fuel reserves hit zero

Rami Almeghari
Gaza Strip
25 March 2012
As a fuel shortage has worsened across the coastal territory, the ambulance service has been forced to stop responding to all calls except the most critical cases. With fuel reserves at zero, medical officials are warning that in case of another large-scale military attack by Israel, the ambulance service would be unable to cope.
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