Growing security concerns in ‘Israel’ are reviving what officials describe as a potential “doomsday scenario,” in which sustained missile barrages could overwhelm defenses and trigger widespread, prolonged power outages, according to a report by Maariv.
The scenario, which has resurfaced amid heightened regional tensions and uncertainty over potential US military escalation, envisions large-scale strikes by Iran or Hezbollah, who are capable of crippling critical infrastructure, particularly the electricity sector, leaving extensive areas without power for extended periods, the report added.
Speaking at a conference in Eilat, Israel Electric Corporation CEO Meir Spiegler warned that the threat is no longer theoretical, stressing that the Zionist entity’s power network is already under strain. He said the company has repeatedly issued warnings and is largely managing the burden alone, with repair crews operating under dangerous conditions, including exposure to gunfire in southern regions.
Spiegler cautioned that in the event of sustained, high-volume missile attacks, the system’s ability to cope would be limited, despite ongoing efforts that have so far prevented nationwide blackouts during the current conflict.
Separate analysis has reinforced these concerns. A recent study by Erez Cohen, a senior lecturer at Ariel University identified critical structural weaknesses in Israeli energy sector, warning that the Zionist entity is not prepared for prolonged disruptions. The research highlights heavy reliance on offshore natural gas fields—accounting for roughly 70% of electricity production—without sufficient backup capacity, leaving infrastructure highly exposed to military or cyber threats.
The study also points to a growing gap between supply and demand, with official reports warning of potential gas shortages in the coming years that could carry significant economic consequences.
At the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference, industry figures echoed these warnings. Gilad Yavetz, co-founder of Enlight Renewable Energy, described the system as highly vulnerable, cautioning that a single wave of coordinated attacks could disable a substantial portion of the electricity network.
“We live in an illusion,” Yavetz said, warning that the concentration of power generation in a limited number of facilities undermines resilience. “In the next war, this is not a risk we can afford.”
The renewed focus on infrastructure vulnerability underscores broader concerns within Israeli circles over the potential impact of a wider regional escalation, particularly in the face of evolving missile and drone capabilities.
Source: Maariv (translated and edited by Al-Manar)