As firefighterswarned of a blaze “unprecedented” in both its intensity and spread, the IsraeliNational Security Council said it had secured commitments for the arrival ofthree Canadair firefighting aircraft from Italy and Croatia and was holdingtalks with other countries, including Greece and Cyprus, for additional aerialsupport.
Moreover, the Meteorological Service reported wind speeds of60 to 70 kilometers per hour, making firefighting efforts “extremelydifficult.” While winds were expected to ease later in the day, forecasterswarned they could intensify again on Thursday, potentially reigniting firerisks.
Reports indicated the fire had spread to multiplecommunities, Beit Meir, Mevo Horon, and Canada Park. Thousands of residentswere evacuated, and police issued warnings that further evacuations could beordered if conditions worsened.
Israeli police arrested a 50-year-old man from EastJerusalem on suspicion of attempted arson, as authorities investigate whetherthe wildfires near Jerusalem were deliberately set, Israeli media outletsreported.
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