West Bank & Jerusalem
Jerusalem electricity company cuts power to Ramallah and Birzeit for infrastructure work
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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Jerusalem's electricity company announced scheduled power cuts affecting Ramallah and al-Bireh governorate, citing maintenance and infrastructure development as the reason for the outage. The utility said the cuts were necessary to improve service quality, ensure stable and safe power supply continuity, and upgrade the underlying electrical infrastructure serving the region.
The company issued the announcement without disclosing specific details about the duration of the power cuts, affected neighborhoods, or the scope of planned work. According to Ma'an Wire, the outage was scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026. The electricity company expressed regret over the necessity of the interruption to consumers in the two governorates.
