Footage captures thick smoke rising from blaze west of Jerusalem
Several countries are dispatching firefighting aircraft to Israel, where crews are battling a major wildfire for a second consecutive day.
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Israel wildfires flare near Jerusalem for a second day
Israel's firefighting service said 163 ground crews and 12 aircraft were working to contain the flames.
Israel declares state of emergency with 'largest ever' wildfires raging out of control towards Jerusalem - amid fury over posts celebrating devastating fires
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The Fire and Rescue Service's Jerusalem District commander said firefighters had a long way to go before they could contain the blazes.
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Israel facing ‘national emergency’ as it battles worst fires in a decade, says Netanyahu
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Firefighters have rushed to control wildfires that have injured several people and prompted the military to deploy troops to help
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has warned that rapidl…
At least 12 in hospital as wildfire forces closure of Tel Aviv to Jerusalem highway
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Help was on the way from across the region, including aircraft from Italy, Croatia and North Macedonia, Israeli officials said.
Grieving relatives visit military graves before Israel's Memorial Day
Relatives of fallen soldiers visited the military cemetery in Jerusalem on Tuesday, paying tribute just hours before Israel’s Memorial Day began.
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Holy Fire ceremony lights up Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
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Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter.
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Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank mark sorrowful Easter amid Israeli attacks
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As the killings in Gaza continue, Israel prevents many Christians from reaching holy sites or homes in Jerusalem.
Thousands gather for centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem
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Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Fire tradition in Jerusalem, passing miraculous flame in the ancient basilica.
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Treachery. Buck-passing. Dirty tricks. QUENTIN LETTS reveals why, as a daily observer of the Commons bear pit, I find the Easter story so timeless and compelling
This Easter Sunday, before pouncing on the chocolate eggs, let us imagine the scene in Jerusalem almost 2,000 years ago.