Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, warned that the Gaza Strip would face a communications blackout in the hours ahead as power supplies dwindle. The remarks were shared during a session at the UN Security Council that focused on the Middle East crisis, signaling that emergency fuel deliveries could be delayed or halted amid ongoing bombardment. The situation raises serious concerns about the ability to maintain essential services and humanitarian aid within Gaza as the international community watches closely.
Nebenzya stressed that without fuel, Gaza’s hospitals may exhaust their electricity resources, threatening patient care and life-support systems. He also noted that a fuel shortage would disrupt communications and Internet access for residents, effectively isolating many people from outside information, aid networks, and the global community. Such outages could complicate relief coordination, humanitarian monitoring, and safe evacuation efforts amid the fighting.
According to Nebenzya, the coming hours could see Gaza plunged into total darkness and increasing chaos, with even basic routines disrupted and morale strained as civilians endure the bombardment. The message underscored the fragility of critical infrastructure in the territory and highlighted the imperative for timely fuel deliveries to sustain medical facilities, water systems, and emergency response capabilities.
Earlier, the UN Security Council voted in favor of a resolution concerning Gaza, urging all parties to uphold international humanitarian law and to protect civilians, with particular focus on the safety of children. The resolution calls for immediate steps to ensure safe access for aid workers and the unhindered delivery of essential relief supplies while emphasizing accountability for violations.
Executives and residents who previously left Gaza have described life under continuous conflict, underscoring the human impact of the broader regional crisis. The evolving situation underscores the need for clear international coordination, humanitarian corridors, and transparent reporting to mitigate harm to civilians and to preserve basic human rights as the world monitors developments. [Citation: United Nations and allied security council briefings]