Israel lifted its blockade of Gaza partially today allowing in enough fuel to generate electricity for the next two days.

Gaza City awoke today to shuttered bread shops and petrol stations today as Israel pressed ahead with efforts to stop Palestinian rocket fire, refusing to reopen crossings or allow in crucial fuel supplies.

Gaza’s only electrical plant shut down today after Israel blocked the shipment of fuel that powers them.

THREE Palestinians, including a teenager, were killed yesterday in the latest Israeli military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics said.