# Left with nothing, people in Gaza are forced to rent generators by the hour

https://mins.news/en/item/55776

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-12 11:43 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/12/left-with-nothing-people-in-gaza-are-forced-to-rent-generators-by-the-hour?traffic_source=rss

> Israel’s destruction of homes and infrastructure has left Palestinians in Gaza dependent on hourly generator rentals for basic needs. In Gaza City, residents share mobile generators to power water pumps, while fuel, repairs and rental costs rise. The lack of electricity also forces families to pay laundries for everyday chores.

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