Lives ‘at serious risk’ as Gaza’s hospitals, homes battle fuel shortages

Gaza's hospitals and homes are facing severe fuel shortages, putting lives at risk. The crisis is unfolding as power cuts affect one of the largest functioning hospitals, causing generators to seize up due to a lack of engine oil and spare parts. This is not only threatening the lives of patients waiting for treatment but also affecting families who rely on neighbourhood generators for electricity, as soaring costs for oil and diesel make it increasingly unaffordable for them. The situation is particularly dire in Gaza, where grid electricity has been…

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The fuel shortages in Gaza are causing power cuts in hospitals, putting patients' lives at risk. This situation is likely to worsen the already dire humanitarian conditions in the region.

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