Israel Electric Corporation
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israel Electric Corporation, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Police Arrest Suspects After Shooting at Power Pole and Threatening Electric Company Workers in Tel Sheva
Israeli police arrested two men in Tel Sheva after they fired at a power pole and threatened electric company workers repairing it. The workers stopped their repairs due to the th…
Widespread Power Outage Disrupts Central Tel Aviv and Bat Yam
A sudden power outage hit central Tel Aviv and parts of Bat Yam, disrupting businesses and daily life. The Israel Electric Corporation identified a substation fault as the cause a…
Israeli Defense Firms See Intense Boardroom Battles Ahead of IPOs
Ahead of Israel's elections, intense political competition surrounds board appointments at defense firms Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael, both preparing for IPOs. Key figur…
Electric Company Workers Rescue Injured Sea Turtle at Ashkelon Power Plant
Workers at Ashkelon's Rotenberg Power Plant rescued an injured young green sea turtle trapped in the cooling system and transferred it to the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center for…
Alon Moreh Hesder Yeshiva Wins 2026 Defense Minister’s Shield Award for Reserve Support
The Hesder Yeshiva in Alon Moreh was named among the 2026 recipients of the Defense Minister’s Shield Award, recognizing outstanding support for Israeli reservists. Over 1,000 nom…
Contractor Accident Causes 20-Hour Power Outage Amid Heatwave in Central Tel Aviv
A contractor's damage to power cables caused a 20-hour outage in central Tel Aviv during a heatwave, leaving residents without air conditioning and businesses harmed until power w…
New Report Reveals Bureaucratic Hurdles Blocking Quality Public Sector Recruitment in Israel
A new study by CECI and Globes exposes how rigid bureaucratic procedures and frequent appeals in Israel's civil service recruitment block qualified candidates and strain resources…
Israeli Authorities Warn of Extreme Heatwave and Fire Risks, Possible Trail Closures
Israeli authorities warn of an extreme heatwave from July 30 to August 2, imposing fire bans and possible trail closures due to high fire and health risks. The public is urged to…
Israeli Electricity Company and Police Uncover $900,000 Electricity Theft in Negev Operation
The Israel Electric Corporation and Israeli Police conducted a major operation in the Negev, uncovering illegal electricity connections worth over 3 million shekels in Rahat and T…
Hundreds of Police and Electric Company Workers Raid Tarabin Village and Rahat in Southern Israel
Hundreds of police and officials raided the Bedouin village of Tarabin and Rahat in the Negev to combat crime and restore state control, with Police Commissioner Shabtai affirming…
Israel Connects IDF Outposts on Syrian Border to National Power Grid After 59 Years
Israel Electric Corporation is connecting 12 IDF outposts along the Syrian border to the national power grid, replacing generator-based electricity after nearly six decades. The p…
Israel Electric Corporation Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting Customers
The Israel Electric Corporation warns customers of a phishing scam involving fake refund messages designed to steal personal and credit card information. The IEC advises verifying…
Israel Electric Corporation Warns Public of Fraudulent SMS Scam Stealing Personal Data
The Israel Electric Corporation warned customers about a phishing scam involving fake SMS messages promising refunds to steal personal data. The company urged caution, advising no…
AI Token Costs Force Israeli Firms to Rethink Workforce and Budget Management
Israeli companies are grappling with managing AI token costs, a new variable expense alongside traditional labor. This shift requires new management skills, employee training, and…
Israel Electric Corporation Tops Public Service Rankings Amid Market Competition Shift
The Israel Electric Corporation leads public service rankings after enhancing customer support amid growing competition from private electricity suppliers. It expanded physical an…
Netanyahu Faces Political Turmoil Over Government Company Appointments Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu is embroiled in political struggles over key government company appointments ahead of elections, with several major public institutions left without perma…
Beersheba's First Electric Grid Launched in 1949, Connecting to National Network by 1952
Beersheba began its first electric supply in 1949 using local diesel generators, with limited hours and frequent outages. On Israel's first Independence Day, the city’s electric l…
Israeli Government Launches Emergency Effort to Block Organized Crime from Public Tenders
Israeli government officials and law enforcement held an emergency meeting to tackle organized crime's infiltration of public tenders, deciding on inter-agency cooperation and leg…
Power Outage Disrupts Electricity Supply at Jerusalem Government Complex Including Knesset
A power outage caused by contractor damage to a high-voltage line disrupted electricity at the Jerusalem government complex, including the Knesset, which is currently in recess fo…
Israel Debates Electricity Sector Reform Amidst Cost and Competition Concerns
Israel is debating whether the Israel Electric Corporation should divest power generation to focus on grid infrastructure, following European examples. The decision affects electr…
Isramco and Mubadala Plan $20 Billion Gas Export Deal from Tamar to Egypt
Isramco and Mubadala have signed a preliminary deal to export up to $20 billion worth of gas from the Tamar field to Egypt, pending approval and partner participation. The gas exp…
Jerusalem's Geula Neighborhood Faces Widespread Power Outage Amid Heatwave Due to Suspected Cable Arson
A suspected arson attack on high-voltage cables in Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood caused extensive power outages amid a heatwave, with repairs expected to take significant time.
Israel Accelerates Solar Energy Growth by Easing High-Voltage Grid Infrastructure Changes
Israel's National Planning Council has eased regulations on modifying 161-kilovolt power lines to accelerate solar energy projects. This change reduces bureaucratic hurdles by eli…
Gad Dairies Sues Israel Electric Corporation Over Unannounced Power Outage Causing Major Damages
Gad Dairies has sued the Israel Electric Corporation for 330,000 shekels after an unannounced power outage in January caused extensive damage to its Bat Yam factory, including pro…
Knesset Research Finds Electricity Privatization Saved Over 10 Billion Shekels for Israel
The Knesset Research Center reports that privatizing Israel Electric's power plants saved nearly 10 billion shekels and lowered electricity bills by 6.2% from 2020 to 2025. Improv…
Israel's Electricity Reform Cuts Rates but Competition Stalls Amid Delays
Israel's electricity reform has lowered tariffs and improved power plant performance by selling plants to private producers, but delays in new plant construction have stalled comp…
Israeli Lawyer-Turned-Baker Adi Barak Becomes Top Celebrity Cake Designer
Adi Barak, a former lawyer from Tel Aviv, has become a top baker for Israeli celebrities, creating iconic cakes for events like Noa Kirel's wedding. She is launching a cookie-focu…
Israel Advances Solar Roof Adoption Amid Falling Costs and Regulatory Changes
Israel's solar roof market is evolving with lower installation costs and regulatory reforms aiming to boost renewable energy to 30% by 2030. New tariff structures and a streamline…
Israeli Defense Ministry Chief Warns of Growing Threat from Eastern Border, Plans New Settlements
Amir Baram, Israel's Defense Ministry Director General, warned of an escalating threat from the eastern border and announced plans to build about 40 new armed civilian settlements…
Gilad Bar Adon Appointed New CEO of Israel's Electric Grid Operator Noga
Gilad Bar Adon has been named CEO of Noga, Israel's government electricity grid operator, ending a year and a half leadership gap since Shaul Goldstein's resignation in December 2…
Former National Insurance CEO Accuses Treasury Budget Department of Stealing Public Funds
Meir Spiegler, former CEO of Israel's National Insurance Institute, accused the Treasury's Budget Department of misappropriating National Insurance funds, causing a growing actuar…
Adaltak Files Supreme Court Petition to Bar Accountant General from Involvement in Power Projects
Adaltak Group has petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to prevent Accountant General Michal Abadi-Boiangiu from handling matters related to Adaltak and the Shorak power project, citi…
Israeli Treasury Criticizes National Insurance for Irresponsible Expansion of Social Benefits
Yael Lindenberg from Israel's Ministry of Finance criticized the National Insurance Institute for irresponsibly expanding social benefit entitlements, warning of unsustainable cos…
Israel Railways Operates Without CEO or Chairman Amid Leadership Vacuum
Israel Railways is currently operating without a CEO or chairman after Moshe Shimoni left as chairman and Moshe Zana departed as CEO. Acting CEO Abner Flor leads amid ongoing diff…
Israeli Government Companies Pay Only 1.6 Billion Shekels in Dividends, Far Below 8 Billion Target
Israeli government companies declared only 1.6 billion shekels in dividends for 2025, far below the 8 billion shekels target set by the Government Companies Authority. Despite thi…
Ashkelon Power Plant Battles Massive Jellyfish Swarms Clogging Cooling Systems
The Rotenberg Power Plant in Ashkelon is annually overwhelmed by massive jellyfish swarms clogging its cooling systems, requiring continuous cleaning to maintain operations. The p…
Israeli Government Plans Major IPOs for Defense Giants Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries
Israel plans major IPOs for defense firms Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael, valued at 100 billion and up to 70 billion shekels respectively, aiming to boost the Tel Aviv Sto…
Former National Insurance CEO Accuses Finance Ministry of Misusing Billions in Public Funds
Meir Shpigler, former head of Israel's National Insurance Institute, accused the Finance Ministry of diverting hundreds of billions of shekels from public insurance funds to cover…
Yaniv Levi Resigns After 13 Years as Israeli Labor Federation Spokesperson
Yaniv Levi is resigning after 13 years as the spokesperson for Israel’s Histadrut labor federation, having served under three chairmen and managed major crises. He will leave his…
Privatization Boosts Profits of Israeli Private Electricity Producers by 4.6 Billion Shekels
A 2018 reform privatized much of Israel's electricity production, significantly increasing private producers' profits by an estimated 4.6 billion shekels from 2022 to 2024, withou…
Electricity Authority blames five-year billing failure for NIS 65 million shortfall at Israel Electric Corporation
Israel’s Electricity Authority says a five-year billing failure at Israel Electric Corporation caused about NIS 65 million in unpaid charges from solar-rooftop owners. It proposes…
Israel’s Electric Company Chief Says Prices Stay Low as the Firm Seeks Higher Tariffs
Electric Company chairman Doron Arbeli said Israel’s electricity prices are among the world’s lowest and defended his company’s role in keeping them down. He also said the utility…
Givat Ze'ev council head suspected of public corruption and illegal apartment splitting
Yossi Asraf, head of the Givat Ze'ev local council, was questioned Monday over suspected public corruption and illegal apartment splitting. Police also suspect he blocked enforcem…
Acting National Insurance chief gets extension until January 2027
Israel’s Dothan Committee extended Zvika Cohen’s acting term as head of the National Insurance Institute until January 31, 2027. The institute has lacked a permanent director sinc…
State Comptroller Says Ashal Rabin Conversion Delay Cost the Public at Least NIS 4.6 Billion
A State Comptroller report says delays in Israel Electric Corporation's Orot Rabin gas-conversion project cost the public at least NIS 4.6 billion. The report faults poor planning…
State Auditor Warns Israel Is Unprepared for Future Energy Demand
Israel’s state comptroller says the country’s energy, gas, and water infrastructure is lagging behind future demand. The audit criticizes gas planning, delays in new power units…
State Audit: Electric Car Boom Outpaces Israel’s Charging Infrastructure
Israel had about 224,700 electric vehicles on the road by the end of 2025, but charging infrastructure and regulation lag badly behind. State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman says mi…
State Companies Authority Plans Performance Reviews for Government Directors
Israel’s State Companies Authority is preparing a new internal system to assess the performance of directors in government-owned companies. The reviews will be used to help judge…