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Israel-Hamas War: Electricity supply cut off in Gaza, 2150 people died

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a former defense chief and leader of the Center opposition party, agreed to form an emergency government. (Photo: The Canadian Press)

It is the fifth day of the Israel-Hamas war.

After the Israeli attack, the electricity supply has been cut off in all of Gaza.

Dhafer Melhem, Chairman of the Palestinian Energy Authority, has reported on local radio that the power plants in the Gaza Strip have been shut down, due to which the power supply has stopped in the entire area.

Emergency lights of hospitals will last only for 2 days.

After capturing the Gaza border on October 9, Israel has cut off supplies to Gaza.

2150 people have died in Israel-Hamas war so far.

About 1200 Israelis were among them.

950 people have lost their lives in Palestine.

9 UN workers have been killed in Israel's attack on Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a former defense chief and leader of the Center opposition party, agreed to form an emergency government.

The first task of this emergency government is to focus exclusively on resolving the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

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