The move threatens the functionality of Gaza's desalination plants crucial for clean drinking water, and comes a week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.
Israel cut off electricity to Gaza, a move condemned by Hamas and the UN, as talks began in Qatar to extend the fragile ceasefire. Israel aims to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages. Hamas seeks to negotiate the second phase of the ceasefire, including complete Israeli withdrawal and prisoner exchange. Disagreements remain over the terms of the second phase, including Hamas disarming.