Egypt Condemns Israel’s Electricity Cut to Gaza Strip as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Egypt has condemned Israel’s power cut to Gaza, viewing it as collective punishment and violating international humanitarian law. Egypt calls on the international community for intervention. President Al-Sisi emphasized support for Palestinians. The blockade has worsened humanitarian conditions, leading to warnings of famine and critical water shortages in Gaza, highlighting the urgency for aid.
Egypt has expressed strong condemnation of Israel’s decision to cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip, which it views as part of a broader policy of collective punishment. The Egyptian government is urging the international community to take immediate action against such violations of international humanitarian law. A statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that this action represents a fundamental breach of established humanitarian principles.
The Ministry reiterated Egypt’s steadfast opposition to Israel’s policies, particularly regarding the cessation of humanitarian aid that has compounded the severe crisis in Gaza. Reports indicate that Israeli Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, had ordered a halt to electricity supplies to Gaza on Sunday as part of this controversial decision.
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reinforced Egypt’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, affirming that Egypt will not accept the displacement of Palestinian individuals. “We salute the resilience of the Palestinian people and reaffirm our support for them in their ongoing struggle for survival and dignity,” said Al-Sisi, stressing that a viable resolution to the conflict must involve the establishment of a Palestinian state.
In a related context, approximately 3,500 individuals crossed from Gaza into Egypt through the Rafah crossing, as indicated by a European Union foreign policy official. Meanwhile, Hazem Qassem, a spokesperson for Hamas, warned that the blockade has resulted in famine-like conditions in Gaza, with food supplies halted for ten consecutive days. He called upon the Arab League to implement measures from the recent Arab summit to alleviate the suffering in the region.
Additionally, UNICEF reported a critical shortage of drinking water in Gaza, noting that only one in ten individuals have access to safe water. While some residents regained critical access in November 2024, this was soon disrupted again according to UNICEF official Rosalia Poulin. The Gaza Ministry of Health disclosed that in the past 24 hours, 36 individuals have died and 14 have been injured, raising the death toll since the outbreak of hostilities on October 7, 2023, to 48,503 with over 111,000 injuries.
In summary, Egypt has firmly condemned Israel’s power cuts to Gaza, characterizing them as violations of international humanitarian law. The Egyptian leadership reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and addressing the dire humanitarian situation exacerbated by ongoing blockades and aid suspensions. Efforts are being called for to restore essential services and humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the residents in Gaza.
Original Source: www.dailynewsegypt.com
