Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:15am on 12 Oct 2023,Thursday International
Israel's Energy Minister said the Gaza siege will continue until Israeli hostages are freed, vowing no electricity, water or fuel until "abductees" are released. This comes as US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Israel, set to meet officials and Palestinian President Abbas. With Gaza's sole power plant shut amid fuel shortages after Israel cut supplies post-attack, the ICRC warns hospitals risk becoming morgues as generators also need fuel. Most electricity came from Israel before being halted, leaving Gaza relying on shrinking generator supplies. The statements highlight the dire humanitarian situation worsening in Gaza as Israel keeps up pressure seeking hostage release.
