Gaza death toll passes 1,200, humanitarian crisis looms

More than 1,200 people in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza have died after more than 20 days of fighting. Despite a failed truce last week, the Palestine Liberation Organization expressed readiness for another truce over fears of a humanitarian crisis forming. On Tuesday, July 29, the only power plant supplying electricity to the isolated town was hit by Israeli shelling, according to the Palestinian energy officials. There are fears by the international community that the lack of electricity could bring about a humanitarian crisis as water pumps in the city have stopped working. There are also reported queues forming for basic supplies such as bread. The Israeli government has warned the public that fighting could be prolonged. Both Palestine and Israel refuse to compromise on their respective demands for a ceasefire.

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