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Israel Battles Massive Wildfires Near Jerusalem as International Aid Arrives

  • On April 30, 2025, massive wildfires near Jerusalem spread rapidly, prompting evacuations and closure of the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway.
  • High temperatures and strong winds fueled the fires in wooded areas previously affected a week ago, with authorities suspecting arson in some cases.
  • Israeli officials deployed firefighting teams, positioned ambulance units near affected communities, and requested international aid from multiple countries including Italy and Croatia.
  • Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a "national emergency" and ordered troop deployment, while Magen David Adom treated at least 23 people for smoke inhalation and burns.
  • The wildfires caused event cancellations, large-scale evacuations, and ongoing efforts to control fires indicate an intense and escalating emergency near Jerusalem.
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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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