Israel decides to cut off electricity to Gaza 'immediately'

Palestinians continue their daily lives in makeshift tents set up among the ruins, as concerns grow over the possibility of renewed Israeli attacks following the end of the first phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, on March 05, 2025. [Abdul Hakim Abu Riash – Anadolu Agency]

Israel announced Sunday that it had decided to cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip “immediately,” even though power has already been cut off for over 16 months, since the start of Israel’s genocide in October 2023, Anadolu reports.

According to Israel’s official broadcasting agency, Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen ordered the Israel Electric Company to stop transmitting electricity to the Gaza Strip “immediately.”

The Israeli broadcaster added that Cohen’s decision will lead to a complete power outage in the region.

Breaking | Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen issues an order to stop the flow of electricity to the Gaza Strip, implemented immediately. pic.twitter.com/IG19IGYewb

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