IDF exposes massive fuel hoard by Hamas in Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) released photographs on Tuesday, showcasing what it claims to be fuel tanks within the Gaza Strip.

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The IDF alleges that Hamas is storing significant quantities of fuel in the region, The Times of Israel reported.

The images were shared by the IDF’s Arabic-language account on X, featuring a location near the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza.

In a statement, Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic spokesperson, emphasised, “This is what over half a million litres of diesel looks like,” while highlighting that “Hamas keeps claiming it does not have enough fuel to support hospitals and bakeries.”

Hamas had decried a power outage at the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza as a “crime against humanity.” They called upon Arab and Muslim nations, as well as the United Nations, to take action to address the crisis.

The hospital suffered a power failure on Monday night due to a shortage of fuel. While electricity was reportedly restored during the night, the hospital has only enough fuel to operate generators for an additional 48 hours. After this period, crucial medical equipment, including respirators and incubators, will cease to function.