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Masked Gunmen Attack Transformer, Leaving Israeli Community Without Power Over 24 Hours
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
Masked gunmen attacked a transformer in Tel Sheva's Neighborhood 1, causing a power outage lasting over 24 hours. Repair crews were threatened and forced to leave, delaying restoration amid police escort issues.
- 01Masked gunmen shot a transformer in Tel Sheva, causing a power outage since Tuesday morning.
- 02Electricity crews could not complete repairs due to lack of police escort and threats from armed men.
- 03A police complaint was filed after workers were forced to abandon the site for safety reasons.
- 04No estimated time for power restoration has been given as of Wednesday.
- 05Residents, including vulnerable groups, suffer amid the outage and heat without clear government response.
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