Power cuts plunge Gaza hospitals into darkness as Israel’s attacks persist
Summary
Power outages in Gaza hospitals have made it hard to treat patients properly because key medical machines stop working. These blackouts are caused by damage to Gaza’s electricity system from Israeli bombings and a blockade that limits fuel for generators. Doctors say the ongoing power crisis puts many patients, including babies and seriously injured people, at risk.Key Facts
- Israeli bombings since October 2023 have destroyed or disabled 38 hospitals and 96 health centers in Gaza.
- About 90% of Gaza’s power lines have been damaged, forcing hospitals to rely on generators.
- A blockade on Gaza limits the supply of fuel and spare parts needed to keep generators running well.
- Hospitals experience frequent power cuts that stop important medical equipment from working.
- At Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, backup generators and solar power are being used, but they are often insufficient.
- Power outages delay or shorten critical surgeries and put patients in intensive care, operating rooms, and neonatal units at danger.
- Internet and electronic systems outages also disrupt patient records and hospital administration.
- Since a ceasefire in October 2025, more than 1,000 people have been killed and over 3,500 injured in continued attacks on Gaza.
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