Gaza power cuts

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

Renewable energy should make Gaza less vulnerable to power cuts.

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

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.

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.

An energy crisis is currently hitting the Gaza Strip’s public services hard and could lead to a severe humanitarian crisis if a sustainable solution is not found soon.

Power cuts and a lack of basic rescue equipment due to Israeli restrictions mean that Gaza lifeguards can’t reach swimmers in danger.