Wildfires Rage Across Israel As PM Declares ‘National Emergency’; Flames Threaten Jerusalem

Jerusalem, May 1: Massive wildfires continue to sweep across Israel, including areas near Jerusalem, as 155 firefighting teams battle to contain the inferno fueled by extreme heat and high winds, The Times of Israel reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared the crisis a “national emergency”, warning that the fires could reach Jerusalem if … Continue reading Wildfires Rage Across Israel As PM Declares ‘National Emergency’; Flames Threaten Jerusalem