The CEO of the Israel Electric Corporation, Meir Spiegler, conducted a professional working visit this week to the Gush Etzion Regional Council.
The visit, led by Council Head Yaron Rosenthal, was intended to examine firsthand the region’s evolving infrastructure needs in light of rapid population growth and the development of new neighborhoods.
During the tour, Rosenthal presented the council’s development plans to the Israel Electric Corporation’s senior management. The two sides discussed in depth several critical issues concerning the region’s future.
AFSI Insight
The advancement of a direct electrical connection between Gush Etzion and Jerusalem is another important step in strengthening the permanent integration of Judea and Samaria with the rest of Israel. A strong infrastructure—roads, utilities, communications, and public services—is essential to ensuring a thriving Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria. Connecting Gush Etzion directly to Jerusalem’s power grid reflects the natural geographic, historic, and strategic relationship between the two areas, while improving the quality of life for residents. It is also a practical expression of Israel’s governance and sovereignty. Reliable infrastructure not only serves current residents but encourages future growth and reinforces Israel’s long-term security interests in the region.