Gaza’s power plant is currently the only source of electricity there - and it will run out of fuel in 10 to 12 hours, the head of the Palestinian Energy Authority, Thafer Melhem, has told Voice of Palestine radio, writes BBC.

Israel cut off its electricity supply to Gaza on Monday, as it declared a “complete siege”. It said food, fuel and water supplies would also be cut. Gaza is run by Hamas and Israel restricts who and what goods can cross its borders.

About 80% of people in Gaza relied on humanitarian aid even before the latest war began.

On Wednesday, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said nearly half a million people have not been able to get their food rations since Saturday.