The Israel Electric Corporation reports that a private contractor working at the Knesset complex damaged a high-voltage cable, cutting power to the Knesset, the Finance Ministry, and other government buildings. As of 14:55, repair crews are still locating the damage, and power remains off. The incident is under investigation, according to ynet.
As The Zioneer reported at 14:47, a private contractor working at the Knesset complex damaged a high-voltage cable, cutting power to the Knesset, the Finance Ministry, and other government buildings in the Jerusalem government quarter. As of 14:55, repair crews from the Israel Electric Corporation are still searching for the damaged cable, and power remains out. The circumstances are under investigation, according to ynet and the Israel Electric Corporation.
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