Thousands without power in Israel following Iranian missile strike
World desk
Around 8,000 people across southern Israel have been left without electricity following Iran’s missile strikes early Monday, according to Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen.
The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) confirmed that the outages stemmed from “damage near a strategic infrastructure facility” in the south, which affected power supply in several communities.
Minister Cohen said the authorities had “prepared in advance for the possibility of damage to electrical installations” and were working swiftly to restore electricity. “We aim to have power fully restored within three hours,” he added.
In a statement, the IEC said its teams had been dispatched to various locations to carry out emergency repairs and ensure public safety.
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“IEC teams are en route to multiple locations on the ground with the aim of restoring power as soon as possible,” the statement said. “The operations include infrastructure repairs and the neutralisation of safety hazards, and are being carried out in coordination with security forces.”
Israel has been on high alert following escalating tensions with Iran. Monday’s strikes mark one of the most significant escalations in recent months. Further updates are awaited as restoration efforts continue.
