Gaza
Israel's oil restrictions cripple Gaza's generator-based power grid
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Israel's restrictions on engine oil shipments are threatening Gaza's ability to generate electricity, Drop Site News reported. With the territory's power grid largely non-functional, generators have become the primary source of electricity for hospitals, water systems, and other critical infrastructure. The fuel shortage is now causing this makeshift network to collapse as supplies dwindle.
The blockade also limits spare parts needed to maintain and repair generators across Gaza. Hospital administrators and municipal authorities say the combination of fuel scarcity and unavailable components is making it impossible to keep equipment operational. Without adequate oil and replacement parts, electricity blackouts are intensifying across the territory, affecting everything from water pumping stations to medical facilities.
