- Elai Rettig
- November 16, 2023
- Paper No. 2232
This article provides an overview of the current fuel supply situation in the Gaza Strip. It examines how much fuel is needed for Gazaโs basic humanitarian needs, how much fuel is held by Hamas, and who is responsible for providing more fuel once it runs out. It concludes that Israelโs denial of fuel supply into Gaza offers relatively marginal tactical advantages since Hamas has enough diesel stored away to last for several months. Diesel denial mainly affects the operation of hospitals and water supply to Gazaโs population, adding to international pressure against Israel to end its military campaign.