Israel's energy minister says no electricity, fuel or water for Gaza Strip until Hamas terrorists free hostagesPalestinians evacuate wounded after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz said his country will not allow resources like water, electricity or fuel into the Gaza Strip until Hamas releases hostages they kidnapped duringHumanitarian aid to Gaza? No electrical switch will be turned on, no water hydrant will be opened and no fuel truck will enter until the Israeli abductees are returned home," Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz wrote on X, which is the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, early Thursday morning.
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