telecomms firms say phone and internet services are now returning after a 2k hour blackout. meanwhile israel is still facing backlash over its military operations in al shifa hospital. our correspondent nick beake has more on the situation on the ground. they wait be able to carry out their operations. they say that would have a devastating effect for the people of gaza. a few hours later the israeli war cabinet loud fuel to come into gaza. the israelis said they are very keen that hamas don t get their hands on this fuel. it will be monitored and apparently it will be going towards water supplies, trying towards water supplies, trying to make fresh water available to make fresh water available to people. and also trying to reboot the sewerage system which is apparently failed in recent days. the world health organization is really concerned it says about the spread of disease, they say it is a big problem. meanwhile the israeli operations continue at the al shifa hospital,
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