00:20Did Iran just hit one of Israel's most critical power plants, and are blackouts already spreading
00:27across central Israel? In the latest escalation, Iranian ballistic missiles were launched toward
00:33Israel, with reports focusing on a strike near the Orat Rabin power station, the country's largest
00:39coal-fired power plant. Explosions were reported in Hedera, with videos showing fireballs and smoke
00:46rising near the facility. Pro-Iranian sources quickly claimed a direct hit, saying the attack
00:52caused power outages across multiple areas. Social media reports suggested electricity
00:58disruptions in parts of Tel Aviv, Netanya, and surrounding central regions, raising fears that
01:04a key energy hub may have been damaged. But Israeli officials pushed back. The Israel Electric
01:10Corporation stated clearly, no damage was caused to critical infrastructure. According to their
01:16assessment, the missile struck an open area, not the power station itself. The Orat Rabin
01:22power station is a major part of Israel's grid, generating nearly 20 percent of the country's
01:28electricity. A confirmed hit here could disrupt power for millions, and mark a major escalation
01:34in the conflict. And this didn't come out of nowhere. Just days earlier, Iran had explicitly
01:40warned it would target Israeli energy infrastructure if its own facilities were attacked. This appears
01:46to be part of a growing infrastructure war, where power plants, fuel sites, and critical systems
01:52are becoming targets. Most missiles in the barrage were intercepted by Israel's defense systems.
01:57But even near misses or falling debris can cause fires, damage, and temporary outages. And in a high
02:05stakes conflict like this, even a single successful strike could have massive consequences. As of now,
02:12no confirmed major damage to the power plant. No widespread blackout officially confirmed. Power supply
02:18remains stable, according to authorities. But investigations are still ongoing.
02:23Hours earlier, reports emerged of a large fire at an industrial warehouse in southern Israel,
02:30possibly near Beersheva or nearby towns like Yashresh or Holon. Videos circulating on social media show black
02:37smoke billowing from the site, while firefighters and civil defense teams work to contain the blaze.
02:43Israeli authorities confirmed that multiple projectiles were launched over the Negev.
02:48Air defense systems, including Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow failed to intercept the missiles,
02:54as per Iranian media. Debris or a penetrating strike appears to have sparked a fire at the industrial site.
03:01No official confirmation yet on the extent of the damage, and preliminary reports suggest no major casualties.
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