Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly condemned Israel’s decision to cut electricity supplies to the Gaza Strip. Both countries urged the international community to take urgent action.
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry described the move as an act of “collective punishment” against Palestinians. Qatar called the action a “blatant violation” of international humanitarian law.
On Sunday, Israel disconnected the only power line to a water desalination plant in Gaza. The move is intended to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages held since the attack on October 7, 2023.
The United Nations warned of “dire consequences” for Gaza’s population. Britain also expressed deep concern. Both Saudi Arabia and Qatar stressed the need for immediate international intervention to protect the Palestinian people.
