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Oil shortage halts main generator at Gaza's Al-Ahli Arab Hospital

Times of Palestine8h ago

Published Friday, September 11, 2026 · 02:26 Jerusalem time

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The main generator at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City has stopped operating due to insufficient oil and spare parts, the Wafa news agency reported. The facility now relies solely on backup power systems to maintain operations. Hospital officials said the shutdown occurred as fuel shortages persist across the Gaza Strip, limiting the availability of diesel needed to run the primary generator.

The breakdown forces the hospital to operate under reduced capacity. Backup generators typically provide limited power compared to main systems, affecting the facility's ability to run multiple departments simultaneously and maintain consistent electricity for medical equipment and lighting. The hospital serves as a major healthcare facility in Gaza City and treats thousands of patients monthly.