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centerREPORTPower cuts plunge Gaza hospitals into darkness as Israel’s attacks persist

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What Happened
Gaza's healthcare system is facing a critical energy crisis as hospitals, including Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, experience frequent power outages that render essential medical equipment inoperable. According to hospital staff, the destruction of approximately 90 percent of Gaza's power lines by Israeli military operations and a persistent blockade on fuel and spare parts have forced facilities to rely on overused, malfunctioning generators. Surgeon Omar al-Ashtal reported that these conditions have forced medical teams to delay or shorten critical surgeries, while engineer Omar al-Ghariz noted that generators are operating beyond capacity, leading to frequent technical failures. Since October 2025, at least 1,092 people have been killed and 3,507 injured in Gaza, further straining the remaining semi-functional medical infrastructure.
Key Actors
- ·IDF(Israeli military)Conducts ongoing air raids and maintains a blockade that has destroyed 38 hospitals and 96 primary healthcare centres.
- ·Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital(Medical facility in Deir el-Balah)Struggles to maintain life-saving services due to fuel shortages, generator failure, and the inability to perform diagnostic procedures.
- ·Omar al-Ghariz(Energy systems specialist at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital)Warns that current generator reliance is unsustainable and risks the total suspension of vital hospital departments.
Why It Matters
The collapse of Gaza's power grid directly undermines the functionality of the remaining healthcare sector, transforming treatable injuries into life-threatening conditions. The inability to power ventilators, incubators, and surgical equipment amid ongoing military activity exacerbates the humanitarian crisis and limits the capacity of medical staff to respond to mass casualty events.
Watch For
Monitor for potential total service failures at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital if fuel supplies remain restricted or if remaining generators suffer catastrophic mechanical failure. Additionally, track any international diplomatic efforts to secure fuel corridors or medical equipment shipments to prevent the complete cessation of neonatal and intensive care services.
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