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Shafaq News
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Shafaq News
Jerusalem hills wildfires spark state of emergency in Israel
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills, forcing Israeli authorities to declare a state of emergency and evacuate thousands. As firefighters warned of a blaze 'unprecedented' in both its intensity and spread, the Israeli National Security Council said it had secured commitments for the arrival of three Canadair firefighting aircraft from Italy and Croatia and was holding talks with other countries, including Greece and Cyprus, for additional aerial support. Meanwhile, the Fire and Rescue Authority revealed that 105 firefighting teams and 12 aircraft were working to contain the flames. Moreover, the Meteorological Service reported wind speeds of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour, making firefighting efforts 'extremely difficult.' While winds were expected to ease later in the day, forecasters warned they could intensify again on Thursday, potentially reigniting fire risks. The Ministry of Transport announced crews had dismantled sections of the central barrier to allow emergency vehicles to pass through, as heavy equipment units from the police were deployed on the ground to assist with evacuations and fire suppression efforts. Reports indicated the fire had spread to multiple communities, Beit Meir, Mevo Horon, and Canada Park. Thousands of residents were evacuated, and police issued warnings that further evacuations could be ordered if conditions worsened. At Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, located near the affected areas, the public was advised to seek treatment only in emergencies. Non-critical patients were evacuated, and staff were placed on high alert for potential casualties. Meanwhile, Shamir Medical Center reported receiving eight injured individuals. Israeli police arrested a 50-year-old man from East Jerusalem on suspicion of attempted arson, as authorities investigate whether the wildfires near Jerusalem were deliberately set, Israeli media outlets reported.
Wall Street Journal
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Israel and Turkey in Talks to Avoid Conflict Over Syria
Turkey and Israel are working to defuse military tensions in Syria, easing the risk of conflict between two important U.S. allies that have suffered a strain in relations since the war in Gaza began in 2023. Officials from the two countries met Wednesday in Azerbaijan to begin talks to set up a mechanism to avoid conflict between the Turkish and Israeli militaries in Syria, according to statements from both governments. Israeli National Security Council Director Tzachi Hanegbi led the talks with Turkish officials, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
