Electricity Supply (Temporary Provision) Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill allows the Israel Electric Corporation to connect electricity to buildings within compounds that the minister designates as "qualifying", even though they do not have a planning permit as required by the Planning and Building Law. Designating the compound will require written approval from the district planner, evidence of obstacles to a planning permit, and proof of activity by the local authority to advance planning. The building owner will need to submit a guarantee and a request from the local authority. The bill mainly concerns localities near the border that are affected by the special security situation.