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IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages

IDF launches wave of strikes on Iranian regime targets amid reports of widespread power outages in Tehran.

Iranian barrage:

Missile fragments strike Haifa oil refinery

Fragments from an intercepted missile hit the Baza oil refinery in Haifa.

Power outages reported

Monster storm freezes US, cancels thousands of flights

A massive winter storm cancels thousands of US flights, cuts power to tens of thousands, and triggers emergency declarations.

Suwayda in the dark:

Prolonged power outages spark public anger in southern Syria

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports widespread power outages in Suwayda after clashes damaged key lines, leaving cities and villages without electricity for weeks.

Electricity failure leaves Bnei Brak weddings in the dark

Widespread electricity failures in Bnei Brak leave wedding halls in near-complete darkness, at the peak of the celebrations.

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Severe power outages at Negev IDF base

About 200 soldiers serving in combat reconnaissance units report a full day without electricity, cold water, or air conditioning at the reconnaissance base. The IDF provides a version different from the soldiers’ account.

Sapir College

Power outage stops screening of 'No Other Land'

The college had been criticized for allowing the screening of the Oscar-winning documentary that falsifies the history of a recent illegal Arab settlement.

Algeria ships 30,000 tons of fuel to Lebanon

Algerian oil tanker sets sail for Lebanon, carrying 30,000 tons of fuel aimed at restarting the country's power turbines.

Lebanon:

Nationwide power outage affects Beirut's airport and port

Lebanon's power utility company announces nationwide power outage after last group of production units at the Zahrani Power Plant, which supplies the country with electricity, run out of fuel.

4,000 missiles in a day

Nesher Mayor: 'Plan for 72 hours without power'

Roy Levi suggests planning for power outages during a war with Hezbollah to last at least 72 hours, if not a week, but adds: 'By the end of that week, there won't be a remanent of Lebanon left.'

Energy Minister:

'No chance of weeks-long power outages'

Energy Minister Eli Cohen addresses rumors of potential months-long blackouts if the war expands, says these rumors are baseless and Israeli energy production has many redundancies.

Malfunction causes power outages across Israel

The outage lasted for several minutes, after which power was restored to most of the customers.

No power in Gaza?

Spokesman proves Sky News reporters claims wrong

SkyNews: 'There isn't enough power to charge cell phones in Gaza." IDF Spokesman: "Proves this is a lie"

UTJ MK: 'Does any other community lose power in a heat wave?'

MK Moshe Roth demands a solution for the repeated power outages that have been striking Haredi neighborhoods.

'This is only the promo':

Heat wave causes self-initiated power outages

As of 8:40 p.m., less than 85,000 Israelis are without power, after there were as many as 300,000 without power earlier in the day.

Stuck in midair:

30 passengers stuck in Haifa cable car due to a power outage

Haifa cable cars suspend operations following a power outage caused by the stormy weather. 30 passengers rescued from the cars.

Russian attack leave Kherson without power as temps plummet

Targeting of key infrastructure kills two and leaves city without power as freezing winter weather causes severe hardship for residents.

Ukraine:

More than 1.5 million without power after Russian strikes

All non-critical infrastructure in port of Odesa without power, officials say it could take months to repair the damage.

Ukrainian doctors perform heart surgery on child in darkness

Operation goes forward after Russian missiles lead to power outage in Kyiv hospital.

Ukrainian energy company warns of severe power outages

Energy company in dire need of new equipment to fix power grid predicts country will soon face lengthy power outages.

Prolonged power outages caused by illegal Arab electricity

Knesset report finds the main reason for power outages are tens of thousands of illegal electricity connections in Arab society.

Hundreds of families left without power over weekend

Some Jerusalem areas suffered lengthy power outages over Shabbat. Electric Corporation: 'Weather conditions caused supply disruptions.'

Lebanon suffers national blackout

Lebanon's state electricity company says blackout caused by protesters who sabotaged key substation.

Lebanon left without power, outage could last days

Lebanon's two largest power stations shut down due to fuel shortage, causing power outage.

2 dead, thousands without power after mudslide strikes in Japan

Graphic social media footage shows a mountainside spontaneously collapsing, sweeping several houses away in seconds.

Massive online outage sparks jokes of "internet apocalypse"

Tuesday morning multiple websites and platforms were unavailable worldwide, causing a mini panic among confused users.

Power outages reported throughout Israel

Israel Electric Corporation explains brief power outages were caused by a malfunction in production units.

Mysterious explosion in Syria shuts electricity

Syria left without electricity due to gas pipeline explosion.

Qatar pays for Gaza's electricity

Emir of Qatar orders a payment of $12 million to solve the constant electricity blackouts in Gaza.

Winter storm brings with it strong winds

Power outages in several places in Israel as winter storm brings with it rain and winds. The stormy weather will continue on Friday.

People rescued from elevators during nation-wide power outage

Israel saw nation-wide power outages today (Tuesday) following malfunctions in the generators of the Electricity Authority.

Crisis continues: 2,400 homes cut off from power

Israel Electric Company working to restore power, but claims flooding and blocked roads in Sharon region making it difficult.

Outraged Sharon-area mayors 'declare war' with Electric Company

'Terror attacks have turned into an Electric Company attack,' Ra'anana's mayor blasts amid continued power outage 'anarchy' in the region.

Israeli town turns into a 'river' as 15,000 homes lose power

Following rain on Wednesday, power lines in central Israel was hurt and tens of thousands are without electricity.

Power is back everywhere, says Electric Company

A full three days after flash storm, IEC says all but a few customers have been reconnected.

Two days after storm, 8,000 still without power

Finger-pointing resumes as Sharon area residents ready for a third day without electricity.

IEC workers agree to fix outages but 60,000 still suffering

Employees and management reach agreement after organized slowdown affects tens of thousands who lost power in storm.

Massive Electrical Outages Caused by State Bribery?

Investigation recordings expose state-run IEC officials took $20 million bribe to push faulty system that crashed project to stop outages.

4,500 Homes Remain Without Power

Power outages continue throughout Israel as storm moves into second day; many roads blocked in affected areas as well.

Storm Leaves 10,000 without Electricity

Thousands still without power in Netanya, Herzliya, Ra'anana, and Rishon Lezion; electricity demand expected to break records.

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.

Snow settles in

Jerusalem Lockdown, Police Chief: We're Prepared for the Worst

Jerusalem shuts down after snow in north closes Tzfat, various widespread power outages, expected Tel Aviv floods.

Days After Rocket Barrage Gaza Left Powerless

Lone Gaza power plant shuts down Saturday lacking fuel. Israel cites Hamas fight with PA over fuel taxes as culprit.

Vandalism Plunges Samaria Jews into Darkness

Jews in Samaria suffer blackout. The problem: power line is routed through a hostile Arab town.

Report: Israel to Increase Electricity Supply to Gaza

Senior PA source claims deal being reached with Israel to increase supply to Gaza, source of funding to be decided.

Powerless Gaza Blames Israel - Again

Lone power plant shuts down only 12 days after being restarted. Israel blamed, although Egypt's siege has cut off fuel smuggling.

Toronto: At Least 50,000 Still Without Power

One week after a massive ice storm, between 50-100,000 Torontonians remain in the dark.

IEC Head: Storm Cost Us a Billion Shekels

According to IEC chairman Eli Glickman, the damage to Israel's electrical system during the recent winter storm was one billion shekels.

'All Towns to have Power Today'

Electric Company promises that no communities will lack electricity by the end of the day.

Despite Outages, Record High Power Use

Record high electricity use for winter as Israelis seek to stave off cold. 14,000 homes still without power.

MK Struk Asks IDF to Help Judea and Samaria Residents

MK Orit Struk asks the IDF to help the thousands of Judea and Samaria families who have had no power for days.

Stormy Weather Raises Kinneret Waters, Causes Power Outages

Lake Kinneret once again rose Thursday as rain poured down upon the Land of Israel, causing power outages around the country.

1.4 Million Still in Dark from Hurricane Sandy

More than a million households are still in the dark one week after Hurricane Sandy struck the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.

Millions Without Power, LaGuardia Airport Closed

More than 6.2 million people were without power, and New York's LaGuardia Airport remained closed as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Inspectors Check Nuke Power Plants Ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Extra inspectors double check nuclear plants in 5 states along the East Coast as Hurricane Sandy powers up. A7 readers, send pics!

Landau: Save Electricity, Or We'll Turn the Juice Off

Israel is in the midst of an energy crisis that may peak this weekend, officials said, warning that power cuts could result.

Boro Park in the Dark

Exploding manhole covers, electrical transformers on fire, and an entire Brooklyn neighborhood left a wedding hall in the dark.

Israel Considers Power Shortage for Summer

Israel is considering how to deal with possible power shortages this summer after Egypt reneged on its contract to supply natural gas.