Wildfires

Fire near railway tracks contained after disrupting train service across central, southern Israel

Firefighters are working with Israel Railways to contain the fire and protect the track's infrastructure.

Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.
Fires in the West Bank and northern Israel cause residents to evacuate as houses burn.

Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank, ignites firefighting truck

A woman walks on an overpass as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario, combined with an intense heat wave, fills the sky, prompting health warnings and calls for residents to limit outdoor activity in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 15, 2026.

Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America? - explainer

Members of the US National Guard walk up the steps to the Lincoln Memorial on July 9, 2026.

Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state


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.

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, forcing widespread evacuations and the closure of major highways.

Jerusalem air quality among worst in world amid fires - report

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

Current air quality ranking

WATCH: 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.

 The main rehearsal of the 77th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

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.

 IDF deploys Shimshon aircraft.

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

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

 United Hatzalah teams aid during fires raging across Israel, April 20, 2025.

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.

 Police found a lighter and cotton on the suspect arrested for arson

Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help

On wildfire days, tens of thousands of people are exposed to smoke outdoors—many without realizing the risk.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Israel ablaze in national emergency believed to be terrorist act

The source confirmed that several arrests have been made in connection with the suspected arson attacks, but declined to give more details due to the ongoing investigation.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

'All you have to do is burn': Hamas calls to set fires in Jerusalem, West Bank

"Youth of the West Bank, youth of Jerusalem, and those inside Israel, set their cars ablaze... Gaza awaits the revenge of the free," the terrorist organization wrote.

 Terror poster made by Jenin News Network.

Communities across central, southern Israel evacuate as fires blaze out of control

Many highways have been closed, and trains and buses have been halted as well.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.