Israel Cuts Off Power to Gaza

​Israel has intensified its measures against Hamas by cutting off the electricity supply to the Gaza Strip. This action aims to pressure Hamas into agreeing to extend the initial phase of their ceasefire, which concluded last weekend. ​

Energy Minister Eli Cohen directed the Israel Electric Corporation to halt electricity sales to Gaza’s power stations. He emphasized that all available tools would be employed to ensure the safe return of hostages and to prevent Hamas’s future presence in Gaza. 

This decision follows Israel’s earlier move to stop all goods from entering Gaza, a territory housing over 2 million residents. 

Israel’s actions are part of a broader strategy to pressure Hamas into releasing remaining hostages, with potential escalation to airstrikes and tactical raids if these measures fail. The 16-month conflict, originating from Hamas attacks in October 2023, has left Gaza in ruins and thousands dead. ​