No World Cup in Gaza as Strip drowns in darkness

Ma’an – While football matches entertain the rest of the world, few in Gaza will enjoy the privilege, as most houses do not have electricity.

Gaza local Abu Muhammad followed the Algeria – Slovenia match on the local radio, but said he was sad that he could only hear the game and not watch it.

Although coffee shops and restaurants are showing the games, the high unemployment rate in the Strip means most residents of Gaza cannot afford to go.

Electricity is a major problem in the besieged enclave, disrupting hospitals, schools water and sewage systems.

Generators brought in through the tunnels are expensive and dangerous. Nasim Abu Jame, from Khan Younis, lost his three children when an electric generator exploded causing a fire.