Israel Fire and Rescue Authority

Homes evacuated in Gush Etzion as massive fire breaks out in the area

The fire, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, was driven by the wind and spreading toward the town, prompting the evacuation order. 

Fire is seen spreading toward the town of Gva'ot in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank on September 4, 2026.
Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a rain storm on April 27, 2026.

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.

Firefighters, planes bring fire in West Bank woods near evacuated settlement under control

Hazardous material contained at Haifa factory August 17 2026

Worker exposed to hazardous substance in Shlomi factory, Fire and Rescue units dispatched


Parents, child rescued after being trapped in flash flood in western Negev

"Firefighters from the Southern District are currently operating at the scene, conducting searches and working to rescue those trapped under challenging terrain conditions," the authority said.

Heavy winds and rain at the beach in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, December 10, 2025.

Jerusalem apartment destroyed by fire during Shabbat, seven injured

One person was moderately injured in the fire, with the rest being reported as lightly injured. All were rushed to a nearby hospital.

The aftermath of a fire that burned down an apartment in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood, December 20, 2025

Emergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam

The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the dam. 

Emergency service volunteers, together with Jerusalem District Police and other forces, are searching for five people last seen in a Jeep driving near Beit Zayit Dam.

Eleven people, two children hospitalized following fire in Ashkelon residential building

Among those evacuated were a 34-year-old woman and two children around three years old in moderate condition. Eight others were reported in mild condition.

 Major fires break out across Jerusalem area, 30 April 2025

Remains found in cistern near Beit Guvrin identified as missing person Moshe Tzabari

Earlier in the afternoon, Israel Police opened an investigation into the incident and the possibility of ruling it a murder.

Israel Fire and Rescue personnel attempting to recover remains found in cistern outside of Kfar Zoharim, December 9, 2025.

Severe nationwide floods in Israel as dozens rescued, security fence section collapses

The water was over a meter high in places, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority. 

Israel Natural Gas Lines employee trapped in flooded river in southern Israel, November 25, 2025.

WATCH: 'I wanted to see the view': Rescue of teen who climbed crane to height of 36-story building

The teenager climbed the crane a month after another teen fell and died while climbing up structures in a construction site in Jerusalem.

A teenage boy climbed a crane to the height of a 36 story building on Monday, November 24, 2025.

WATCH: Children among 15 saved after wave of suspected arsons in Beersheba

The 15 people were taken from medical care after being rescued from the smoke-filled apartments, after the flames erupted in nine residential buildings.

Arson attacks in Beersheba caused damage to nine different residential buildings on November 20, 2025.

Two eastbound lanes of Highway 1 reopen after truck fire near Ben-Gurion Airport

Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority is on the scene, working to put out the fire before it spreads to nearby fields. 

A truck on fire along Highway 1, near Ben-Gurion Airport, November 18, 2025.

Four children injured following roof collapse in Beit Shemesh

No life-threatening injuries were reported.

Israel Police and IDF Home Front Command personnel at the scene where a roof collapsed in Beit Shemesh, November 16, 2025