Gaza's only electrical plant shut down most of its turbines Sunday after an Israeli border closure blocked the entry of fuel that powers them, sending Gazans to stock up on food and candles as the impoverished territory braced for deepening privation, according to AP. Israel sealed all crossings into Gaza last week because of a spike in rocket barrages against southern Israel from the territory. Residents of Gaza City were buying up batteries and candles, and batteries, as well as basic foods like rice, flour and cooking oil, said grocery store owner Sami Mousa. More would be doing the same, he said, but «the problem is that the people don't have the money to buy.»
