Egypt Condemns Israel’s Decision to Cut Electricity in Gaza

Cairo, March 12, 2025 – Egypt has condemned Israel's decision to cut electricity supplies in the Gaza Strip, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law and the Fourth Geneva Convention, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

The ministry rejected Israel’s policies of collective punishment, including the suspension of humanitarian aid, warning that such actions would further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Egypt also called on the international community to take urgent measures to halt these violations and ensure the protection of civilians in the besieged enclave.