West Bank & Jerusalem
Jerusalem electricity company cuts power across Old City districts
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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Jerusalem's municipal power company announced a scheduled power outage affecting portions of the Old City from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026, the Ma'an Wire reported. The blackout will impact multiple neighborhoods, including areas surrounding the olive press district and adjacent sections of the historic quarter.
The company said the cuts were necessary but did not elaborate on the specific maintenance or infrastructure work that prompted the planned interruption. Residents in affected zones were advised to prepare for the five-hour outage during the evening hours.
