play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
  • cover play_arrow

Israel Cutting Off Power To Gaza

Background

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Corrdespondent Worthy News

GAZA CITY/JERUSALEM (Worthy News) – Israel said Sunday it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza as part of broader U.S.-backed attempts to force Hamas to release all hostages.

The full effects of the announcement were not immediately apparent, but the territory’s desalination plants receive power to produce drinking water.

The move came after Israel reportedly cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people.

Israel wants Hamas to release half of the remaining hostages in return for a promise to negotiate a lasting truce.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has warned there will be “hell to pay” if Hamas does not release the hostages. Hundreds of trucks of aid entered per day until Israel suspended supplies, I fer

A new letter from Israel’s energy minister to the Israel Electric Corporation told it “to stop selling power” to Gaza.

DEVASTATED AREA

The war has largely devastated the enclave, and generators and solar panels provide some of the power supply.

A ceasefire paused the deadliest and most destructive fighting ever between Israel and Hamas, sparked by the Hamas-led attack IN southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

The first phase allowed the return of 25 living hostages and the remains of eight others.

It was in exchange for the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Israeli forces have also withdrawn to buffer zones inside Gaza.

Despite the tensions, hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza for the first time since war broke out.

Copyright 1999-2026 Worthy News. This article was originally published on Worthy News and was reproduced with permission.


Latest News from Worthy News

Trump Warns Iran Over Hezbollah, Strait of Hormuz as Vance Opens Talks in Switzerland
Trump Warns Iran Over Hezbollah, Strait of Hormuz as Vance Opens Talks in Switzerland
Sunday, June 21, 2026

President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran with renewed military strikes if Tehran fails to restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon or keep the Strait of Hormuz open, even as Vice President J.D. Vance opened high-stakes talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland.

Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Hold Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Iran Talks Falter
Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Hold Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Iran Talks Falter
Sunday, June 21, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will maintain its security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary, even as U.S.-Iran talks opened in Switzerland and appeared to stall after fresh threats from President Donald Trump.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Warns Belarus As Russian Strikes Kill Civilians Across Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Warns Belarus As Russian Strikes Kill Civilians Across Ukraine (Worthy News Radio)
Sunday, June 21, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned his nation that Russian forces may be preparing a major new offensive and urged Ukrainians to remain vigilant as fresh attacks across the country killed at least seven people, including civilians living near the front lines.

US-Iran Hold Talks In Switzerland Amid Middle East Turmoil
US-Iran Hold Talks In Switzerland Amid Middle East Turmoil
Sunday, June 21, 2026

With the Middle East in turmoil, U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived Sunday in the peaceful Alpine nation of Switzerland to help hammer out a deal aimed at ending the U.S.-Israel war with Iran that has engulfed much of the region and sent shockwaves through the global economy.

Hungarian President Warns PM Magyar Seeks More Power Than Orbán
Hungarian President Warns PM Magyar Seeks More Power Than Orbán
Sunday, June 21, 2026

Hungary’s president has warned that recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar is plotting a takeover of state institutions that would give him more power than his predecessor, Viktor Orbán.

Poland-Ukraine Tensions Rise Over Wartime Legacy Dispute
Poland-Ukraine Tensions Rise Over Wartime Legacy Dispute
Sunday, June 21, 2026

A diplomatic dispute between Poland and Ukraine intensified Sunday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he was returning Poland’s highest state honor following a decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip him of the award.

Dutch Town Reels After 13-Year-Old Girl Detained In Parents’ Deaths
Dutch Town Reels After 13-Year-Old Girl Detained In Parents’ Deaths
Saturday, June 20, 2026

A Dutch community remained in shock Saturday after a 13-year-old girl was detained following the discovery of her parents’ bodies in their home in the northern Netherlands.

WHO WE ARE

The Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs encapsulate the beauty, wisdom, and eternal truths found in the Bible, creating an immersive experience that resonates with believers and seekers alike.

CONTACT