In Wake of Devastating Wildfires, Israel Restricts Bonfires for Lag B’Omer Holiday
Ahead of the Lag B'Omer holiday and expected extreme weather, Israeli officials announced a complete ban on lighting fires in forests, ...
Disasters
‘Maybe the Largest Ever’: Wildfires Disrupt Israeli Independence Day
The battle against what what may be Israel’s largest fire entered its second day on Thursday morning, casting a pall over what would have been a festive Independence Day.
Wildfires Cause Cancelation of Independence Day Celebrations Across Israel
Firefighters battle wildfires in central Israel.
Wildfire Forces First-Ever Cancellation of Israel’s Independence Day Torch-Lighting Ceremony
A large wildfire in the Jerusalem Hills fanned by strong winds and dry conditions forced authorities to cancel for the first time Israel’s traditional Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony. Several communities were evacuated and firefighting crews were deployed to battle the blaze.
A Nation in Mourning: Israel Marks Second Remembrance Day During War
Sirens wailed across Israel on Tuesday night as the nation paid tribute to fallen soldiers and victims of terror on Remembrance Day. Flags were lowered to half-mast and people lit memorial candles to mark the second Remembrance Day during the war with Hamas.
Israeli Military Confirms It Struck UN Guesthouse in Gaza, Citing Mistaken Identity
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Thursday that one of its tanks mistakenly shelled a United Nations guesthouse in central Gaza last month, killing a UN staff member. The IDF initially denied reports of its involvement.
Redemption of Hostages
The returned Thai hostages – Thaenna Pongsak, Sathian Suwannakham, Sriaoun Watchara, Seathao Bannawat, and Lumnao Surasak – met today, at Shamir Medical Center (Asaf Harofeh), with members of their families who arrived this morning.