Israel Minister Says Cutting Off Gaza Electricity

Jerusalem: Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen on Sunday said he had given instructions to stop supplying electricity to Gaza, a week after Israel blocked all aid into the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. The move has echoes of the earliest days of the war when Israel announced a “siege” that included an electricity cutoff to Gaza. “I … Read more

Trump’s Remarks Are “Declaration Of Intent To Occupy” Gaza, Says Hamas

Doha: Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem on Thursday warned that US President Donald Trump’s plan to take over Gaza and displace its people was a “declaration of intent to occupy” the Palestinian territory. The Palestinian group also called for “an urgent Arab summit to confront the displacement” of Palestinians from Gaza, Qassem said in a statement. … Read more