Israel Wildfire News - Latest Updates & Headlines
'Maybe the Largest Ever': Wildfires disrupt Israeli Independence Day
Tel Aviv, May 1: The battle against what may be Israel's largest fire entered its second day on Thursday morning, casting a pall over what would have been a festive Independence Day.
Wildfire rages across Israel, sparks national emergency as thousands flee
Jerusalem, May 1: A massive wildfire raging through Israel has triggered a national emergency in the nation, forcing the evacuation of thousands and casting dense plumes of smoke over Jerusalem.
France, Spain agree to send Israel firefighting planes
Tel Aviv, May 1: After Israel's Foreign Minister Sa'ar made a series of calls with counterparts around the world, more countries announced that they are sending planes to assist with extinguishing the wildfires in Israel.
Greece, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy and Bulgaria among nations contacted for aid in fighting wildfires
Tel Aviv, May 1: Pursuant to the urgent operational need as defined by the Fire and Rescue Service Commissioner, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the National Security Council in cooperation with the National Security Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to lead an international assistance effort for firefighting aircraft.
After 20 hours, Israeli firefighters bring wildfires under control
Tel Aviv, April 24: After nearly 20 hours of intense firefighting, Israeli emergency crews have brought a major blaze in the Jerusalem Hills and Beit Shemesh area under control, Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi confirmed on Thursday morning.