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 Israeli forces continue to operate at the various fire sites, evacuating citizens from the danger zone.
Israeli forces continue to operate at the various fire sites, evacuating citizens from the danger zone.
(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE SPOKESMAN)

Israel Air Force works to extinguish Jerusalem fires with Shimshon Aircraft

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Israel Police arrests suspect allegedly attempting to start Jerusalem fires

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Meteorological Service warns severe weather conditions to continue amid blazes

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 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.
Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.
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Watch: Bulldozers smash barriers on Highway 1 to clear space for emergency evacuations

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Israel requests int'l aid from Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria as wildfires rage

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 Fires rage across Jerusalem area, including in the area of a main highway, April 30, 2025.
Fires rage across Jerusalem area, including in the area of a main highway, April 30, 2025.
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Drivers trapped, forced to abandon vehicles on Highway 1 due to massive wildfire

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  Massive wildfire near Jerusalem forces evacuations, shuts down Highway 1
Massive wildfire near Jerusalem forces evacuations, shuts down Highway 1
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What is the Supertanker sent to fight Jerusalem’s fires?

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The Supertanker in action
The Supertanker in action
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Firefighters battle to extinguish blaze in Eshtaol forest in Judean Hills

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Fire near Latrun south of Route 1 (Seth J. Frantzman)
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'Generation of lions': Netanyahu praises Israel's fighters during Remembrance Day speech

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 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Mount Herzl, 30 April 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Mount Herzl, 30 April 2025
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IDF strikes Syrian extremist gathering to prevent attack on Syrian Druze

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