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An Iranian missile explodes in an open area near Hadera on March 25, 2026 (X/ used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
March 25, 2026, 4:55 pm
Iran appears to target Israeli power plant in missile attack, but misses
Senior Iranian official confirms receipt of US peace proposal, with Turkey and Pakistan possible venues for talks; IAF bombs Iran’s sole facility for developing submarines
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Dani Aloush (Courtesy)
September 28, 2025, 9:49 pm
Dani Aloush, 52: Electrical engineer dreamed of living in Thailand
Accidentally killed while working near the Gaza border on October 9, 2023
By ToI Staff
Adi Ohana (Courtesy)
September 14, 2025, 10:00 pm
Adi Ohana, 43: Film buff who worked for electric company
Accidentally killed by friendly fire near Ashkelon on October 7
By ToI Staff
Tal Danieli (Courtesy)
August 19, 2025, 1:14 pm
Tal Danieli, 23: Budding barber planned to propose to girlfriend
Accidentally killed by friendly fire while working as a civilian guard near the Gaza border on October 9, 2023
By ToI Staff
People gather in a underground shelter in Tel Aviv on June 23, 2025, after sirens sounded across the country as missiles were fired from Iran (Menahem Kahana / AFP)
June 23, 2025, 12:58 pm
Iran fires 6-7 missiles at Israel over 40 minutes; IDF targets Tehran with ‘unprecedented’ strikes
Israel Electric Corporation says missile impact near ‘strategic infrastructure facility’ in south caused temporary power disruptions; Israeli drone shot down over Iran
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Left image: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, speaks with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during the weekly cabinet meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv on January 7, 2024. Right image: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, left, poses with newly appointed PA Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, in Ramallah on March 14, 2024. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool via AP; PPO / AFP)
January 13, 2025, 12:54 am
Israel, PA ink deal to release $500 million in withheld Palestinian tax revenues
Funds will be used to pay off debt to Israel Electric Corporation; both sides declare victory after agreeing to mechanism that US hopes can be used for release of additional money
By Jacob Magid
Illustrative: Power lines above the town of Bnei Re'em on April 26 2010. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
July 25, 2024, 7:56 pm
Electricity bills expected to drop as major privatization reform enters into effect
Even without a smart meter, domestic consumers now free to choose between Israel Electric Corporation, seven other private suppliers; Energy Minister expects bills to drop 5 to 20%
By Sue Surkes
A worker from the Israel Electric Corporation seen repairing a power line, August 29, 2020. (Yossi Aloni/FLASH90)
June 25, 2024, 4:02 am
As war with Hezbollah looms, concerns over vulnerability of power grid generate unease
Experts say Israel’s energy supply is susceptible to attack; with nation ill-prepared for long blackouts, many are rushing for diesel generators, though sunnier options exist
By Sue Surkes
View of a large fire caused by attacks from Lebanon, in the northern town of Kiryat Shmona, June 3, 2024 (David Cohen/Flash90)
June 21, 2024, 1:23 am
Israel unprepared for full-blown war with Hezbollah — senior electricity official
Head of company responsible for planning country’s electrical systems says Israel would be uninhabitable after 72 hours without power; after furor, claims he misspoke
By ToI Staff
Coal stacks at the Orot Rabin power station in Hadera, central Israel, August 28, 2008. (Chen Leopold/Flash90)
June 10, 2024, 2:23 pm
Israel ‘has alternatives’ to suspended Colombian coal, says electric company
Latin American country supplies more than half of Israel’s coal; IEC negotiating with alternative suppliers to ‘increase room for maneuver’
By Sue Surkes
An aerial view of the Yarkon River and the Mediterranean Sea as they meet at the Reading Power Station in Tel Aviv, on February 19, 2018. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
May 2, 2024, 11:01 am
How Israel is preparing to keep lights and water running in event of a regional war
Electricity and water company officials outline steps taken to keep country supplied under a barrage of missiles, but concerns remain over damage from falling debris of intercepts
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Shalom Aboudi who was killed in a Hezbollah missile attack on November 12. (Courtesy)
November 27, 2023, 7:41 pm
Shalom Aboudi, 56: Electrician killed while ‘trying to bring light’
Killed by a Hezbollah missile attack along the northern border on November 12
By ToI Staff
A picture taken from the Lebanese side of the border shows smoke rising on hills near the Israeli town of Metula as a result of a strike reportedly coming from Lebanon, on November 11, 2023 (Hassan FNEICH / AFP); Inset: Shalom Aboudi, 56, an Israel Electric Corporation employee who was killed in a Hezbollah attack on northern Israel, November 12, 2023 (Courtesy)
November 13, 2023, 5:00 pm
Electric worker killed in Lebanon missile attack Sunday; assaults in north continue
Shalom Aboudi was on team repairing lines damaged by previous fire; 2 soldiers injured in missile attack near Netu’a; IDF hits Hezbollah compounds, command center in response
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: Power lines above the town of Bnei Re'em on April 26 2010. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
September 6, 2023, 3:41 pm
Smotrich says Israel to withhold millions from PA to repay electricity debt
Finance minister will deduct money from monthly transfers to Ramallah; Palestinian PM pans ‘declaration of financial war and a recipe for explosion’
By Gianluca Pacchiani
(L) MK David Amsalem in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022; and (R) Michal Rosenbaum. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90; Finance Ministry)
August 7, 2023, 9:37 am
Amsalem accused of illegitimate demands as he moves to fire government firms’ head
Minister asks for dismissal of Michal Rosenbaum, claiming she’s unsuitable for the job; Government Companies Authority director says she will not be cowed by threats
By ToI Staff
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