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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bel Trew and Nedal Hamdouna

Inside Gaza, where electricity has been cut off by the Israelis

Food prices are soaring, hospitals have ground to a halt and people are burning rubbish to cook, Palestinian civilians and medics have warned after Israel suspended the entry of goods and electricity into Gaza.

The move has led to a hike in prices of essential foods, as well as fuel, forcing many to ration their meals. The disruption of power is also affecting wastewater treatment plants and a water desalination plant that produces clean water.

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