Gaza’s only power plant, currently the only source of power in the enclave, could run out of fuel in days, the UN said in a statement on Sunday night.
A complete blackout could put many lives at risk – the Gaza Strip is home to about 2.3 million people.
Gaza is heavily dependent on Israel for power. Normally, it purchases 120 megawatts of electricity per day from Israel while its lone power plant supplies another 60 megawatts, according to previous reports citing local officials.
Israel has cut all electricity supplies to Gaza on Sunday following an order from the prime minister’s offfice.
Even before the recent events, Gaza residents have been suffering from a growing electricity crisis.
