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Local sources from Israel: הארץ, כל הזמן.
UK coverage: BBC.

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In Israel, two newspapers, הארץ and כל הזמן, have reported on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the unusual international silence on the issue. הארץ reported on the power outages and the limited electricity supply in the Strip, and the decision by the Israeli cabinet to reduce the supply of electricity to the Strip. כל הזמן reported on the dispute between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, and the economic motives and internal conflict between Abu Mazen and Hamas that justified Israel’s decision.

The power outages have had a devastating effect on the residents of the Gaza Strip, as electricity is a vital necessity for hospitals, water pumps, and other essential services. The decision to reduce the supply of electricity to the Strip has sparked a debate between the right and the left in Israel, with some arguing that electricity and water are essential and should not be denied to the two million residents of Gaza, and others arguing that the decision was necessary to prevent an escalation of violence.

The situation in the Gaza Strip is dire, with sewage flowing in the streets, water prayer stations shut down, and hospital departments unable to operate. The already limited hours of electricity will soon be further reduced, and the only option left for the Gazans is Israeli fuel, which is twice as expensive as Egyptian fuel. The unemployment rate in the Strip is estimated to be around 65%, and with the Rafah crossing closed almost all year round, many young people are unable to leave the Strip.

The international community must take action to ensure that the residents of the Gaza Strip have access to electricity and other essential services. The humanitarian crisis in the Strip is worsening, and the situation could lead to an escalation of violence if not addressed. It is time for the international community to take a stand and ensure that the rights of the people of Gaza are respected.