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.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
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

In the age of globalization, new tools of influence have entered the arena. In the past, a country’s power was measured by the number of tanks, aircraft, and soldiers at its disposal.

|ByDAVID BEN-BASAT
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

Given that the Islamic Republic’s lifeblood – oil – is being squeezed, it should learn from history that collapse always begins with a warning sign such as this one

|ByMIKE EVANS
Geothermal power plant.

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

The geothermal project at United Downs will power 10,000 homes and may enable district heating and lithium extraction, offering a clean energy solution while also causing minor earthquakes.

|ByELI LEON

How I achieve my New Year's Resolutions

DECEMBER 27, 2017ByJACOB DEVEAUX
The Jerusalem Post

My Grandmother's Fur Coat, My Great Aunts and My Sisterhood Seeking

NOVEMBER 18, 2017ByYVETTE NAHMIA-MESSINAS
The Jerusalem Post

No more ‘Not in my backyard’ stances for local municipalities

Today, the authority to license business operations lies with municipal authorities

OCTOBER 18, 2017ByMAX SCHINDLER
Greennet waste facility

Nothing to see here

Israel needs to tell the truth about the decision to cut power to Gaza

AUGUST 6, 2017ByTANIA HARY
A Palestinian woman washes by candlelight during a power cut in the kitchen of her home in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip

Abbas threatens to further cut Gaza funds

According to the UN, Gaza residents now receive only about four to six hours a day of electricity.

AUGUST 6, 2017ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Palestinians walk on a road during a power cut in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.

Gaza power plant to resume operation day after being shut

The Energy Authority in Gaza said the expected resumption of the power plant’s operation comes after Egypt facilitated the delivery of new fuel shipments to the Strip on Thursday.

JULY 13, 2017ByADAM RASGON
A view shows Gaza's power plant through a barbed fence in the central Gaza Strip January 16, 2017

In pursuit of energy independence, Palestinians sign deal with Israel

While the Gaza Strip remains without electricity for over 20 hours a day, the deal will lead to a new facility near the West Bank city of Jenin.

JULY 10, 2017ByADAM RASGON
Power lines

Hamas: The future eaters

Israel is not punishing Hamas by withholding electricity from Gaza; it is wasting young people.

JUNE 29, 2017ByMARILYN GARSON
A Palestinian woman washes by candlelight during a power cut in the kitchen of her home in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip

Watch: Hundreds of jellyfish threaten to clog up Israeli power plant

Are jellyfish a threat to Israeli power stations?

JUNE 27, 2017ByREUTERS
Jellyfish [File]

Gaza’s electricity

Why should Israel take Abbas’s advice and cut the electricity supply to Gaza by 40%?

JUNE 22, 2017ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Palestinians walk on a road during a power cut in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.