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Israel Scrambles to Extinguish Wildfires Near Jerusalem for 2nd Day
Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after gaining partial control of the blaze, but warned ...
Several countries sending firefighting planes to Israel to help tackle major wildfire
Several countries are sending firefighting aircraft to Israel as crews battle for a second day to extinguish a wildfire that ...
Massive wildfire rages through Israel; thousands of residents evacuated
Authorities were forced to shut down the road, and dramatic footage shared on social media showed drivers abandoning their ...
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Wildfire near Jerusalem could reach the city, says Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu as he calls it a 'national emergency'
The wildfire shut the main highway linking Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Wednesday, turning the skies over Jerusalem gray and ...
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Wildfire rages across Israel, sparks national emergency as thousands flee
Five communities have been evacuated, while others remain on high alert for possible evacuation. A portion of the ...
Israel news: Massive fire near Jerusalem brought under control, strong winds can reignite flames
All major roads, including the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv corridor, were also reopened, but firefighting teams were still tackling ...
Israel battles worst wildfire in decade, cancels Independence Day celebrations
Israel's worst wildfire in a decade scorched over 5,000 acres, forcing evacuations and prompting international aid as ...
'We're trying to save ourselves': Eyewitnesses recount Jerusalem fire chaos on Highway 1
We’re trying to save ourselves. Some soldiers and police officers directed us toward Tel Aviv," the evacuee continued.
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Wildfire spreads around Jerusalem as Israel asks Italy, Greece for help
Several communities have already been evacuated over the fires blazing in the environs of Jerusalem and along Highway 1.