News for Electricity Beit Shemesh: Public buildings to generate solar electricity?New Beit Shemesh pilot program includes placement of solar panels on roofs of dozens of public buildings. Palestinian Authority starts paying off its electric bill to IsraelPA makes 700 million shekel payment to Israel Electric Corporation, cutting its 1.8 billion shekel electricity bill. Electricity problems in Havat Gilad have become 'an existential problem,' residents sayTerror victim's widow speaks to Arutz Sheva about discrimination against Jewish towns, and life without reliable electricity. PA's debt to electricity company stands at 1.7 billion shekelsIsrael Electric Corporation could cut off the PA's electricity in two weeks. Renewable energy accounts for a third of global power capacityNearly two-thirds of all new power generation capacity added in 2018 was from renewables, IRENA report says. Young woman killed after climbing electric poleTwo young persons climb electric pole in central Israeli city of Rishon Letzion. Young woman electrocuted and her death confirmed. Prevent the next fire - don't say 'it'll be fine'Arutz Sheva speaks with fire investigator about how residents can prevent the next fire. Official agreement to arrange Shabbat-kosher electricityAgreement signed to regulate production and sale of kosher electricity for use on Sabbath in automated process with no human contact. Gaza electricity cut off after rocket strikes supplying facilityRocket fired by Gaza terrorists damages electric facility supplying electricity to Gaza. Watch: Hamas steals electricity from Gaza residentsCOGAT publishes footage showing Hamas terrorists stealing electricity intended for Gaza residents. 'Hamas doesn't care about people .' Gaza to pump sewage straight into seaGaza municipalities threaten to pump sewage into the sea after Hamas refuses to allocate electricity for sewage treatment plants. Gaza's only power plant shut down over fuel shortageGaza Strip's electricity plant shuts down, leaving Hamas-ruled strip totally dependent on Israel for electricity. After murder, PM orders Samaria town connected to electric gridFollowing deadly terror attack, Netanyahu orders Samaria outpost be connected to national electric grid.Israel restores power transfers to GazaDespite ongoing attacks on Israel from Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, Israel restores 50 megawatt supply to Gaza. Despite rocket attacks, Israel to increase Gaza power supplyPA agrees to continue payments to Israel for electricity to Gaza Strip, paving way for 50 megawatt increase - despite recent rocket attacks. Israel joins 'Power Africa' initiativePM Netanyahu says he believes Israel, US, and Africa can 'work together to secure a better future.' Who will supply electricity to Gaza?Watch the main stories from Israel and around the world on Channel 2 News. PA blames Hamas for Gaza electricity crisisHamas blasts Israeli decision to reduce the supply of electricity to Gaza. PA: This is Hamas's fault. Cabinet approves reduction of electricity supply to GazaSecurity cabinet agrees to Abbas's request to reduce the supply of electricity to Gaza. UN: Gaza electricity crisis could lead to violenceUN's Middle East envoy says Israel, PA and Hamas are obligated to end electricity crisis in Gaza. Israel could cut off Gaza's electricityIDF official warns that Gaza's electricity supply could be cut off since it won't pay its electricity debt.Gaza electric plant shuts downDispute between Hamas and Fatah causes Gaza Strip's only functioning power plant to run out of fuel Sunday.Israel to Hamas: Pay your electric bills, or we'll shut powerIsraeli official regrets Gaza civilians must pay price for Hamas refusal to clear debt. Hamas to release locals who protested over electricity shortageHamas agrees to release those arrested in connection with protests over severe electricity shortages. Gaza youth sets self ablaze to protest HamasArab youth sets himself ablaze to protest electricity shortage sparked by Hamas' corrupt leadership. Hamas: We'll fire on Israel, start another warHamas official says they 'won't be like Assad,' and will show Israel the full force of their military power. IDF official: Hamas is to blame for Gaza power outagesMajor General Yoav Mordechai: Hamas enjoys electricity 24/7 but Gazans only enjoy it three hours a day. Hamas arrests comedian over video on electricity crisisAuthorities in Hamas-run Gaza arrest singer-comedian after who made a video about electricity crisis and said, "Hamas enough".Gazans protest against Hamas amid electricity shortagesDozens of residents of Gaza protest over ongoing electricity shortages which have been going on for several years. Egypt disconnects last power line to GazaSouthern Gaza is in a total electricity blackout, apparently due to Egypt disconnecting the last remaining power line. Hamas: PA guilty of 'crimes against Gaza'Abbas 'playing into American and Israeli plots,' Hamas leader claims.Hamas demands more electricity from IsraelTerror group holds Israel responsible for house fire, blames PA for hoarding Israel's electricity. PA to start paying its electric debtUnder pressure from power cuts, PA promises Israeli Electric Corporation to pay $5.2 million, and discuss total debt of $456 million.Despite PA debt, Israel returns power to JerichoPA still owes Israel $450 million for electricity, but Israel Electric Corporation returns power anyway. Electric Corp. ready for the storm in JerusalemJerusalem director of IEC tells Arutz Sheva preparations for first snowstorm are in full swing with 'massive reinforcement.'Angry Gazans Say 'Israel Better Than Hamas'Hamas jailing frustrated Gazans for protesting over electricity crisis, locals say, after months of tension with PA over power. 'More Electricity to Gaza? Free Hadar and Oron'Father of Hadar Goldin says Israel should not provide more electricity to Gaza until bodies of soldiers are returned. Blackouts Throughout IsraelPower plant malfunction causing nationwide power failures; IEC scrambling to fix problem amid heat wave. Israel Reaches New Electricity RecordJust 800 MW left in reserves as Israelis battle 100F temperatures. Hamas Power Plant Down Over Dispute with PAHamas accuses PA of raising taxes too high to run the plant; electricity chief says Gazans have not paid their bills during Ramadan.PA's Electricity Grid to be Connected to JordanWill the PA finally stop depending on Israel for electricity? PA official says Judea and Samaria's grid will be connected to Jordan. PA Folds to Pressure, Calls for Electric PaymentsAfter the IEC twice cut off power late last month PA seems to have gotten message, demanding residents pay up to work off massive debt.IEC, PA Settle on Electricity Debt300 million shekels of PA tax money to be transferred to IEC after blackout policy over debts.State Dept. ;Concerned' Over PA ElectricityState Department spokeswoman expresses concern over the IEC temporarily cutting off power in the PA because of its huge debt.IEC Cuts Off Electricity to the PAPA still owes almost 2 billion shekels (around $500 million), and now IEC has followed through by limiting power supply until it pays up. ISIS's War of Water and ElectricityBrutal terror regime has taken to cutting off basic necessities in its fight to expand control in Syria and Iraq. IEC Cuts off Power to PADue to growing $459 million debt, IEC official announces electric supply to Judea-Samaria cut one hour morning and night until PA pays up. How to Observe Shabbat in a Massive SnowstormIEC releases guidelines on how to cook and stay warm for Shabbat while avoiding malfunctions and electric fires.Massive Electrical Outages Due to State Bribery?Investigation recordings expose state-run IEC officials took $20 million bribe to push faulty system that crashed project to stop outages. 17,000 Homes Left Without Electricity in SnowstormAside from closing Jerusalem, Tzfat and Golan, storm has left thousands without power nation-wide, major damage in Netanya. 'Use Frozen Money to Pay Off Electric Debt'Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom says Israel should use the frozen PA tax money froze to pay off the PA’s enormous electric bill.Hamas: Cease-Fire Only If We Get Free ElectricityHamas said that if Israel wants a cease-fire, it's going to have to pay - in free electricity for Gaza. Terrorists Cut Power Lines to Binyamin CommunitiesDolev-Talmon Bloc suffers power outages; footage of deliberate attack posted to social media. Protesters Continue Demanding Power Cutoff to GazaIIsraelis around the country took to the streets Thursday demanding that at the very least, Israel cut off electricity to GazaIEC Workers Risk Lives to Return ElectricityIEC workers seen wearing protective gear as they restore power; IEC rejects reports of returning electricity to Gaza.'No Country Gives Enemy Electricity in Wartime'Movement for Governability and Democracy slams fact that legal advisers are blocking tactical move that could save lives. Likud MK: Cut Off Electricity Supply to GazaMK Carmel Shama-Hacohen says Israel should cut off the electricity to Gaza for one day after each rocket attack. |
