wildfires

Massive wildfires a wake-up call for Israel, expose systemic vulnerabilities

Israel has developed certain guidelines and local policies regarding construction near forests and brushlands, but there is still no comprehensive, binding national framework.

By GALIT PALZUR
07/05/2025

IDF arrests two in West Bank for incitement to continue arson attacks on social media

The two had also shared content expressing joy and wishes to amplify the recent wildfires on the outskirts of Jerusalem.

Israel is burning in more ways than one

Every year, Israelis experience the effects of climate change more and more, as the weather gets more extreme, and not all disasters can be fought off.

US-Iran nuclear talks delayed, IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

Authorities investigating terrorism as motive for arson • Syrian Islamist attacks on Druze could be a collision course with Israel

MDA evacuates nursing home residents as wildfires rage near Jerusalem

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills.

Jerusalem air quality among worst in world amid fires

IQAir recorded the degradation of air quality as the wildfires spread throughout Israel.

Israel airs country's 77th Independence Day ceremony

The rehearsal was aired due to the cancellation of the planned live event amid the raging fires across Israel.

IDF deploys Shimshon aircraft to assist in wildfire efforts

The IDF has also deployed dozens of rescue teams to assist in the efforts to extinguish the fires.

'Post' joins first responders as they rescue, treat wildfire evacuees

United Hatzalah is also treating fellow first responders and firefighters who are battling fires and risking their lives to save others.

Leaders call for West Bank lockdown after police arrest arson suspect

Leaders urged the government to lock down the West Bank in response to terrorists' online campaigns to light fires next to Israeli communities.

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