Jerusalem hills wildfires still not contained
Firefighting teams continued battling wildfires across the Jerusalem Hills, with 119 crews deployed across 11 active fronts in a race to contain the flames and protect nearby communities.
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Most Independence Day events across Israel canceled due to fires
While partial cancellations deemed to pose safety risks were initially considered, Fire and Rescue Services officials ultimately opted for a complete shutdown.
Amid fires, East Jerusalem man arrested on suspicion of arson
A man in his 50s from East Jerusalem was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a brush area in the city’s south. A lighter and incendiary materials were found in his possession.
Massive wildfires rage across Jerusalem hills; Israel requests international aid
National emergency declared as firefighters battle wind-fueled blazes spreading across Jerusalem hills; Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Cyprus are expected to deploy firefighting resources to help combat the spreading wildfires.
Druze in Syria call Israel for help as IDF Chief warns new regime
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Halevi warns the Syrian regime to stop attacking Druze communities in the country, or face Israeli military response. Syrian Druze cleric Sheikh al-Rishi: “We would welcome Israeli protection".
