Wildfires raging near Jerusalem have triggered a national emergency, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that the flames could soon reach the city itself
As the fires spread rapidly, thick smoke filled highways and nearby areas, forcing evacuations and injuring several people. Firefighters, backed by military support, are struggling to contain the worst brushfires Israel has seen in years, news agency AFP reported.
srael's Magen David Adom rescue agency reported treating around 23 people, 13 of whom were hospitalized, primarily due to smoke inhalation and burns. The group included two pregnant women and two infants under one year old.
