(Patria) - Dark columns of smoke have loomed over highways near Jerusalem, and the Israeli government has engaged the army in extinguishing a large forest fire spreading in the area.
Several people have been injured. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a "national state of emergency", reports AFP.
A national state of emergency has been declared here in Israel due to the fires. Praying for everyone’s safety. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/l8DdvyiKr7
— Montana Tucker (@montanatucker) April 30, 2025
The Israeli rescue agency stated that hundreds of civilians are in danger from the worst forest fires in recent years, while Katz ordered troops to be deployed to support firefighters.
The rescue agency announced that it has taken care of 22 people, 12 of whom were transferred to the hospital, mostly due to smoke inhalation.
The statement added that the alert level has been raised to the highest level.
"We are facing a national state of emergency and all available forces must be mobilized to save lives and bring the fires under control," Katz announced.
This is the biggest fire Israel has ever known.
Palestinians did this so we wouldn't celebrate Israel's Independence Day.
I am furious. pic.twitter.com/meug0MPUl0— Vivid.🇮🇱 (@VividProwess) April 30, 2025
Police have closed the main highway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and evacuated residents along the route where forest fires broke out seven days ago.
Police appealed to citizens on X to avoid traveling to the area.
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