Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza as new truce talks set to resume

The Israel power cut puts water treatment plants at risk. While Palestinians struggle due to an ongoing aid blockade during Ramadan.

Israel’s Energy Minister, Eli Cohen, has ordered an immediate stop to Gaza’s electricity supply. This could affect the operation of desalination plants, making the ongoing aid shortage worse during Ramadan.

On Sunday, they announced it would continue blocking all goods from entering Gaza. Moreover, Israel stopped supplies to over two million people more than a week ago.. Breaking a ceasefire deal that ended the 15-month Gaza war.

In a post on X, Cohen said he had signed the order to “cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip immediately.” He added, “Enough with the talk, it’s time for action!”

Israeli airstrikes have killed nearly 50,000 Palestinians and destroyed large parts of Gaza.

They wants to extend the first phase of a three-step deal, but Hamas insists on moving to phase two, as both sides had originally agreed. Furthermore, Experts say Israel’s refusal to move to phase two suggests it does not want to pull its troops from the Philadelphi Corridor. A narrow strip of land between Gaza and Egypt.

Hamas has accused Israel of using “unfair and unacceptable pressure” by cutting off electricity to Gaza to force the group to release captives.

“We strongly condemn Israel’s decision to cut off electricity after already blocking food, medicine, and water,” said Ezzat al-Rishq, a Hamas political leader. Furthermore, he called it “a desperate attempt to pressure our people through unfair and unacceptable tactics.”

Aid groups and human rights organizations have accused Israel of violating international laws by stopping aid from reaching Gaza.

People in Gaza are struggling to find bread and basic supplies because Israel’s blockade has forced many bakeries and shops to close.

Reporter Hind Khoudary, speaking from Gaza City, said that even though the heavy airstrikes have stopped. Furthermore, Israel’s blockade of supplies for more than a week is still causing people to suffer.

“Many Palestinians cannot afford to buy food, and most of Gaza’s people now depend on food aid,” Moreover she said. Israel’s actions are affecting every part of Palestinian life, including food, water, and electricity. Khoudary said. She added that the situation is still “very bad.”

Palestinians Killed in Gaza by Isreal

On Sunday, an Israeli attack in Gaza killed two Palestinians, according to an reporter .Meanwhile, officials will begin new ceasefire talks in Doha on Monday.

The attack happened in the Shujayea neighborhood of Gaza City and injured several others. Doctors at al-Ahli Arab Hospital said some of the wounded are in critical condition.

Israel’s military said the airstrike targeted fighters who were seen near Israeli troops and trying to plant an explosive device in northern Gaza.

According to reporters about Israel

On Sunday, Adam Boehler, an envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, told NBC News that U.S. meetings with Hamas in Doha to discuss the release of captives in Gaza were very “helpful.”

Boehler said he believes a solution for Gaza could be reached within weeks, but he did not give details.

Earlier, Trump suggested a controversial plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza, which was widely criticized. In response, Arab leaders proposed a different plan.

Their proposal includes rebuilding Gaza with international funds and having the Palestinian Authority, based in Ramallah, take control of the territory again.

“We need more discussions, but it’s a good first step,” said Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East envoy, in Washington.