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Gaza hospitals, homes face fuel crisis as generators fail, lives at risk
South China Morning PostLO·PS·about 21 hours ago
Fuel and engine oil shortages are forcing Gaza's hospitals to ration electricity, compounding an already dire humanitarian situation. The extent of the shortage and the number of affected facilities remain unclear, but the development signals a deepening infrastructure crisis with potential for mass-casualty impact if power fails in critical care units.
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Gaza hospitals are experiencing critical power outages due to grid disconnection, generator failures, and severe shortages of fuel and spare parts. This situation is endangering patients reliant on life-sustaining equipment, with the humanitarian impact confirmed as severe and ongoing. The extent of affected facilities and the full scope of the shortage remain unclear.