Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak has telephoned the Israeli prime minister to warn him of the humanitarian effects of Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.In the call, Mr Mubarak "stressed the need to stop the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people", the official Mena news agency reported.
The Arab League is holding an emergency session, and the EU has condemned the "collective punishment" in Gaza.
The territory went dark on Sunday when the only power plant was shut down.
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