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Gaza, Israel Spar Over Power Outage, Embargo

Israel resolute amid condemnations, worries situation could spin out of control

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(Newser) – Gazans awoke to a second day without its main power plant or fuel as international leaders condemned the “collective punishment of the people of Gaza,” and Israeli PM Ehud Olmert resolutely said Gazans "will walk, without gas for their cars" until their "murderous regime's" rocket attacks cease. World leaders, meanwhile, worry the situation will spiral out of control, the AP reports.

Hamas leaders call the situation a “crisis,” while Israelis say those claims are exaggerated since Israel has not cut off the electricity it supplies Gaza during the blockade, now in its fourth day. Gaza health officials contradicted Hamas’ claims that five people died due to power shortages. Gaza shut down its 65-megawatt power plant yesterday, due to an alleged blockade-imposed lack of fuel.

Palestinian fishing boats are seen at the port in Gaza City, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops and gas stations, prompting officials to warn of a possible humanitarian crisis as Israel pressed ahead with efforts to stop Palestinian rocket fire, refusing to reopen crossings...
Palestinian fishing boats are seen at the port in Gaza City, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops and gas stations, prompting officials to warn of a possible humanitarian...   (Associated Press)
A worker stands next to Palestinian infants laying in incubators at the primary care unit of the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops and gas stations, prompting officials to warn of a possible humanitarian crisis as Israel pressed ahead...
A worker stands next to Palestinian infants laying in incubators at the primary care unit of the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops...   (Associated Press)
A Palestinian demonstrator chants anti-Israel slogans during a demonstration in support of Gaza, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops and gas stations, prompting officials to warn of a possible humanitarian crisis as Israel pressed ahead with efforts...
A Palestinian demonstrator chants anti-Israel slogans during a demonstration in support of Gaza, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops...   (Associated Press)
Palestinian fishermen sit next to a fire at the sea port in Gaza City, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops and gas stations, prompting officials to warn of a possible humanitarian crisis as Israel pressed ahead with efforts to stop Palestinian rocket fire, refusing...
Palestinian fishermen sit next to a fire at the sea port in Gaza City, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops and gas stations, prompting officials to warn of a possible...   (Associated Press)
Palestinian demonstrators wave Palestinian flags and hold banners during a demonstration in support for Gaza in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops and gas stations, prompting officials to warn of a possible humanitarian crisis as Israel pressed ahead...
Palestinian demonstrators wave Palestinian flags and hold banners during a demonstration in support for Gaza in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered...   (Associated Press)
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