Gaza Hospitals Risk Power Cuts as Generator Oil Supplies Run Dry
The ministry cautioned that a failure of the remaining generators could jeopardize the delivery of urgent treatment and other life-saving healthcare services, particularly in facilities that depend on generator power to keep critical departments functioning.
In a statement, the ministry said the generators were operating under “complex engineering and technical conditions and faced the risk of immediate mechanical failure and deterioration.”
It further warned that shutting down the equipment would “disrupt power supplies to numerous vital departments and units providing life-saving care.”
According to the ministry, hospitals across the enclave need more than 2,500 liters of oil every month to keep their electricity generators running and maintain essential operations.
Officials stressed that temporary emergency measures involving limited fuel quantities would not provide a sustainable solution. They said repeated warnings had been issued about the dwindling supplies, particularly as generators continue operating for extended periods while requiring urgent servicing and replacement components.
The ministry urged all relevant parties to “fulfill their humanitarian responsibilities and intervene immediately to ensure the entry of the oil and spare parts needed to keep the generators running.”
The warning comes as Gaza's healthcare system continues to struggle with extensive infrastructure damage, shortages of essential resources and mounting pressure on medical facilities. The ministry also cited ongoing Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire, which it said have killed more than 1,500 people over the past year.
Since October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed more than 74,000 Palestinians and injured approximately 175,000 others, according to the figures provided in the report. Around 90% of Gaza's infrastructure has also been destroyed or damaged.
The depletion of generator supplies presents another challenge for hospitals attempting to maintain essential services amid the prolonged crisis. Without sufficient oil and spare parts, medical facilities risk losing the electricity needed to support critical care departments, making the ministry's appeal for immediate assistance increasingly urgent.
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