Power

Experts warn of essential service disruption if Israel's electricity supply disrupted - study

If Israel’s enemies made the lights go out, experts at Reichman University’s Yannay Institute warned, the country must be ready to cope with it.

An electricity pole is seen in Israel, January 28, 2026 (illustrative)
Forein Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Fiji’s FM Sakiasi Ditoka and Minister Ioane Naivalurua, June 2, 2026.

The Qatar lesson: How small states wield outsized power in a connected world - opinion

A Satellite image shows a likely oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran’s Kharg Island, earlier this month.

In double trouble: Iran’s oil crisis – opinion

Geothermal power plant.

Cheap energy – and earthquakes: The new power plant driving Britain crazy


US, Israel agree on additional energy cooperation

The two countries agree to expand their partnerships in the energy sector with a particular focus on natural gas.

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Temperatures, blackout risk to ease this weekend

Such high temperatures in Israel are not considered “exceptional events” when they occur for a string of two to three days.

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Electricity reserves dip dangerously low

Technical glitches are causing blackouts, Israel Electric Corporation says, as heatwave sweeps through Israel.

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Forced blackouts may occur over heat-wave week

As temperatures surge during the next week, the IEC said it expects electricity demand to be extremely high.

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IEC warns of rolling blackouts ahead of heatwave

Customers are asked to refrain from using heavy appliances during peak hours of noon to 5 p.m.

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Do rabbis have too much power?

Rabbi Cohen explores the significance of rabbis in modern Judaism.

The Jerusalem Post

IDF assessment predicts Assad in power through 2013

Senior IDF official says prediction that Syrian president would fall within 1st year of uprising was "wrong," adding that while Assad may lose control of certain cities, he, his army will remain controlling Damascus.

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Who is the world's most influential Jew?

In anticipation of our upcoming 2012 list of world's most influential Jews, we're turning to you to weigh in and help us decide who makes the cut.

Influential Jews

800 pound gorilla

The Jerusalem Post

Shocking situation

Some of us have already been hit with the latest electricity bills, which are a whopping 25 percent higher than in the comparable period last year.

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