Hospitals in Gaza at risk of closing or reducing services due to lack of fuel Several hospitals and health facilities in the Gaza Strip will reduce services or cease operations due to an Israel's blockade on fuel entering the strip, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights. Hospitals are unable to offer continuous operations and services such as surgery and intensive care due to limited quantities of diesel. This impacts the health and wellbeing of Palestinians overall, and patients in particular. The restrictions are also in violation of international law.