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Israel declares national emergency as wildfires rage near Jerusalem
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a “national emergency”, asking for international aid as a wildfire continues to rage near Jerusalem, prompting evacuations and closures.
“This is perhaps the largest fire ever in the country,” Jerusalem's district fire department commander Shmulik Friedman told reporters on Wednesday afternoon.
Video footage showed vehicles stranded nearby as flames spread throughout the area, while another video showed the fire approaching a Catholic monastery.
After Israel's appeal, Ukraine said it would send a plane to help fight the wildfires. Spain, France, Romania, Croatia, and Italy have also committed to sending planes.
Stuti Mishra1 May 2025 04:36
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