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Gaza Power Crisis Forces Families to Depend on Generators

3/29/2026

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The war in Gaza has devastated the power grid, forcing families to rely on generators and charging points.
Abdel Karim Salman, displaced and in a tent, struggles to recharge phones for light and communication, spending up to 10 shekels daily.
The lack of electricity makes solar panels unaffordable as prices rise.
Jamal Musbah, who runs a solar-powered charging station, sees income fall as equipment is damaged and fuel shortages persist.

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Story summary

The war in Gaza has devastated the power grid, forcing families to rely on generators and charging points.
Abdel Karim Salman, displaced and in a tent, struggles to recharge phones for light and communication, spending up to 10 shekels daily.
The lack of electricity makes solar panels unaffordable as prices rise.
Jamal Musbah, who runs a solar-powered charging station, sees income fall as equipment is damaged and fuel shortages persist.