Israel’s Energy Minister, Eli Cohen, plans to demand a halt to electricity supply to the Gaza Strip at the upcoming cabinet meeting. This move is expected to leave the Strip in near-total darkness within a short period.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted a plan to extend the temporary ceasefire by 50 days, conditional on the release of hostages held by Hamas. However, Hamas has rejected the plan, prompting Israel to take further steps, including halting humanitarian aid to Gaza and issuing military threats.