Left with nothing, people in Gaza are forced to rent generators by the hour

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Israel's destruction of homes and infrastructure in Gaza has forced Palestinians to rent generators by the hour.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:43:28 UTC.

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