Gaza electric plant shuts down
Dispute between Hamas and Fatah causes Gaza Strip's only functioning power plant to run out of fuel Sunday.
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News and updates about electricity
Israel to Hamas: Pay your electric bills, or we'll shut power
Israeli official regrets Gaza civilians must pay price for Hamas refusal to clear debt.
Hamas to release locals who protested over electricity shortage
Hamas agrees to release those arrested in connection with protests over severe electricity shortages.
Gaza youth sets self ablaze to protest Hamas
Arab youth sets himself ablaze to protest electricity shortage sparked by Hamas' corrupt leadership.
Hamas: We'll fire on Israel, start another war
Hamas 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 outages
Major General Yoav Mordechai: Hamas enjoys electricity 24/7 but Gazans only enjoy it three hours a day.
Hamas arrests comedian over video on electricity crisis
Authorities 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 shortages
Dozens of residents of Gaza protest over ongoing electricity shortages which have been going on for several years.
Egypt disconnects last power line to Gaza
Southern 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 Israel
Terror group holds Israel responsible for house fire, blames PA for hoarding Israel's electricity.
PA to start paying its electric debt
Under 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 Jericho
PA still owes Israel $450 million for electricity, but Israel Electric Corporation returns power anyway.
Electric Corp. ready for the storm in Jerusalem
Jerusalem 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 Israel
Power plant malfunction causing nationwide power failures; IEC scrambling to fix problem amid heat wave.
Israel Reaches New Electricity Record
Just 800 MW left in reserves as Israelis battle 100F temperatures.
Hamas Power Plant Down Over Dispute with PA
Hamas 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 Jordan
Will 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 Payments
After 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 Debt
300 million shekels of PA tax money to be transferred to IEC after blackout policy over debts.
State Dept. ;Concerned' Over PA Electricity
State 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 PA
PA 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 Electricity
Brutal terror regime has taken to cutting off basic necessities in its fight to expand control in Syria and Iraq.
IEC Cuts off Power to PA
Due 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 Snowstorm
IEC 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 Snowstorm
Aside 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 Electricity
Hamas 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 Communities
Dolev-Talmon Bloc suffers power outages; footage of deliberate attack posted to social media.
Protesters Continue Demanding Power Cutoff to Gaza
IIsraelis around the country took to the streets Thursday demanding that at the very least, Israel cut off electricity to Gaza
IEC Workers Risk Lives to Return Electricity
IEC 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 Gaza
MK Carmel Shama-Hacohen says Israel should cut off the electricity to Gaza for one day after each rocket attack.
Israel Electric Corp to Sue Palestinian Authority
PA refuses to pay electricity bill for Judea, Samaria and Gaza; after multiple attempts at negotiations, Israel to take them to court.
Electric Company Would 'Cut Off PA Tomorrow'
IEC Director Yiftah Ron-Tal discusses damage of 'Arab Spring' to Israeli electricity, 'revolution' of Tamar natural gas fields.
Gaza's Power Plant Resumes Operations
Gaza’s lone power plant resumes operations, after the PA left it off for one more day due to disagreements with Hamas.
MK Muallem: Leave Gaza in the Dark
MK Shuli Muallem (Jewish Home): For every rocket fired towards Israel, Gaza should receive an hour of darkness.
