The typical wiring method in Israel is to use a rotohammer to chisel irregulat trenches in the block wall, insert 'smurf' tube and boxes, then plaster over. The wires are similar to THHN, but are capped by little terminal strips - look like but splices with screws. The appliance wires are then connected to the free screw. What you see is almost certainly a fabric-wrapped appliance lead. Great eyes!
