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Life in the darkness of Gaza’s power crisis

Palestinians in the besieged territory are receiving just a few hours of electricity a day.

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Many residents rely on candles and generators to supply light and power. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]

By Ezz Zanoun

Published On 1 Jul 20171 Jul 2017

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Palestinians in Gaza have long struggled with electricity cuts, but further reductions implemented last month have deepened the ongoing power crisis.

Already receiving just four hours a day, residents lost another 45-60 minutes after the latest round of cuts, which have put additional pressure on the besieged territory’s health sector.

The crisis has left Gaza’s two million residents living much of their lives in the dark.

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Fires sparked by candles have led to deaths in Gaza, driving public outrage over the crippling power shortages. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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The latest round of cuts followed a decision by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to reduce the amount of money spent on Gaza's electricity supply. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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Gaza's only power plant closed in April after running out of fuel. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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The power cuts have made life even more difficult for Gaza's two million residents, who have been under siege for a decade. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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The crisis has created additional obstacles for businesses and health providers operating in the territory. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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Gaza currently receives just half of its daily requirements of 450 to 500 megawatts of power. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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The United Nations has estimated that Gaza's fuel reserves will run out by early July. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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The power cuts have affected all aspects of daily life in the Gaza Strip. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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According to the World Health Organization, Gaza's 14 public hospitals and 16 health facilities are facing 'partial or complete closure of essential services'. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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Human rights groups have called on Israel and Egypt to lift the blockade on Gaza, pointing to serious economic and humanitarian consequences. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]
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Based on current trends, the UN has estimated that Gaza could be uninhabitable by 2020. [Ezz Zanoun/Al Jazeera]


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