Wartime Tests Israel’s Infrastructure
At the National Economic Conference, leaders from Israel Ports, Mekorot, Edeltech, and NTA underscore the critical role of planning, redundancy, and technology in maintaining national infrastructure during conflict.
Israel’s infrastructure leaders convened at the National Economic Conference to share how the country’s critical systems remained functional during wartime, reinforcing the importance of resilience, strategic investment, and adaptability. Hezi Halavia, Chairman of Israel Ports Company, emphasized the need for redundancy, skilled staff, and cyber defenses to keep ports running under threat. Amit Lang, CEO of national water utility Mekorot, detailed how its infrastructure maintained uninterrupted supply during power outages, thanks to built-in redundancies and smart systems.
Niv Sever, EVP at energy company Edeltech, called for accelerated approval of power plants to meet surging demand from sectors like AI and high tech. Yodfat Afek Arazi, Chairwoman of urban transit firm NTA, shared how light rail stations were rapidly converted into bomb shelters, showcasing coordination with local authorities.
The panel concluded that long-term planning, flexible infrastructure, and targeted investment are essential to national stability during crises.
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