Israel has severely reduced water supply to Strip and halted provision of all electricity and fuel, but maintains there is enough water and power to prevent a humanitarian crisis
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Demonstrations have again broken out against the terror group that rules over impoverished enclave, though such movements have been short-lived in the past

Estimates say one-fifth of Strip's residents have installed panels; restaurant owner says investment in renewable source slashed energy outlay, allowing him to refurbish business

Dangerous distillation method turned to by some residents of Strip, amid diesel shortage and spike in global fuel prices

Power cells are an essential source of energy for the Palestinian enclave, where electricity supply is sparse and infrastructure has decayed

Tight Israeli-Egyptian blockade, weak ties with PA have resulted in unreliable power, driving up demand for wood in winter

After Gaza-based terror groups launched hundreds of explosive balloons from Gaza, Israel closed Kerem Shalom crossing, blocking fuel the power plant needs to function

Surprise statement comes as Israel said to restore supply to coastal enclave, after week-long cut in response to spike in rocket attacks

Jerusalem to send fuel to Gaza power plant, expand fishing zone; terror group says it will stop incendiary balloons, according to Palestinian media report

Israel made decision to stop the entry of fuel into the Strip after multiple flaming balloons landed in its territory; electricity company spokesman urges reversal of move