Besieged Gaza in the Dark
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The Gaza Strip has been under siege for a decade, with a strict blockade imposed by the Zionist regime and Egypt controlling the entry and exit of people and goods.
Electricity is rationed throughout the territory, as Gaza has access to less than half of its power needs through purchases and local generation, officials say. Residents may receive eight hours or fewer of electricity a day, with blackouts common.
Gaza's power plant was bombed by the Zionist regime’s air force in 2006 and the electricity network suffered further damage during the 2014 war, straining the system to its limits. The lack of electricity also has consequences for the pumping and treatment of sewage water, according to Al Jazeera.
