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Gaza power plant will close if Israel refuses to let in emergency fuel

Officials in Gaza warned on Saturday that it would have no choice but to close down the besieged territory's only power plant unless Israel reopens its border crossing to let in emergency fuel. 

The state-run Wafa agency reported that the power plant sustained heavy damage during Israel's latest bombardment on Gaza. 

Border closures have further compounded the situation and led to nearly half the territory not having any power. 

But if Israel refuses to let in emergency fuel for the power plant, then Gaza said it would have no choice but to close down the plant on Monday.