12 july 2015
Israeli extremist settlers overnight Saturday set fire to dozens of olive trees belonging to Palestinian citizens residing in the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem.
The Nahalin village council said olive trees planted in land tracts belonging to local Palestinian residents of Bethlehem’s towns of al-Jab’a and Nahalin were uprooted and set ablaze in an apparent settlers’ attack.
The fire swallowed up large areas of the targeted land lots. Serious material damage has been detected in the process.
The Nahalin village council said olive trees planted in land tracts belonging to local Palestinian residents of Bethlehem’s towns of al-Jab’a and Nahalin were uprooted and set ablaze in an apparent settlers’ attack.
The fire swallowed up large areas of the targeted land lots. Serious material damage has been detected in the process.
7 july 2015
Two children burned to death today in a house fire near Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza as they were trying to light boxes on fire while playing.
A house fire broke out in a family home in the Fallujah region west of Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza today, resulting in the death of two young children.
Medical sources in the Gaza Strip confirmed that fire fighters were able to control the fire, and that the fire caused the death of two children, cousins Ali Sari (6) and Awad Sari (8).
As for the cause of the fire, the Civil Defense in Gaza said that it began when the children were trying to light a fire in cardboard boxes while playing.
The medical sources said that the bodies have been transferred to Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza.
A house fire broke out in a family home in the Fallujah region west of Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza today, resulting in the death of two young children.
Medical sources in the Gaza Strip confirmed that fire fighters were able to control the fire, and that the fire caused the death of two children, cousins Ali Sari (6) and Awad Sari (8).
As for the cause of the fire, the Civil Defense in Gaza said that it began when the children were trying to light a fire in cardboard boxes while playing.
The medical sources said that the bodies have been transferred to Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza.
5 july 2015
Israel has accused Palestinians of burning thousands of dunums of lands including forests by throwing Molotov Cocktails in the areas and villages surrounding the separation wall between Ramallah and Jerusalem, and specifically near the village of Mukhmas, the settlement Ma’aliya Mukhmas, a Bedouin village and the lands around Har Adar settlement.
Yadi’out Ahrnout newspaper said that huge destruction has been wreaked in forest lands and nature reservations in these areas after they were torched deliberately more than once by perpetrators using Molotov Cocktails. Fires have been mostly breaking out in areas near the ‘security’ wall.
Yadi’out newspaper pointed out that the settler population are afraid that more lands will be burnt in these areas, after fires were started more than 3 times during recent weeks, which they believe indicates the presence of oppositional activists and parties in the region.
The newspaper clarified that the emergency response team in Jerusalem region had turned over the file to the Israeli police and army, who had then opened an investigation into the causes of the fire after Molotov Cocktails were found in a number of fields. Around 105 dunums of land were burnt in the first incident, 850 dunums in the second and 40 dunums in the latest fire yesterday. Emergency response teams worked for hours to douse the flames and called for additional back up, which arrived in the form of specialized planes used to put out fires.
The newspaper added that the fires had been huge and extremely dangerous, causing the evacuation of many settlers from their homes. No injuries were reported but the newspaper stressed that people could have been badly harmed had the weather conditions been different, and that the settlers had been very afraid
The settlers of Har Adar settlement expressed their disgust for the perpetrators of the fires. They said that the police and emergency response teams had been forced to close the main roads leading to the settlement except for one, causing huge traffic jams and thus disturbing the settler population who were already afraid of the fires.
Yadi’out Ahrnout newspaper said that huge destruction has been wreaked in forest lands and nature reservations in these areas after they were torched deliberately more than once by perpetrators using Molotov Cocktails. Fires have been mostly breaking out in areas near the ‘security’ wall.
Yadi’out newspaper pointed out that the settler population are afraid that more lands will be burnt in these areas, after fires were started more than 3 times during recent weeks, which they believe indicates the presence of oppositional activists and parties in the region.
The newspaper clarified that the emergency response team in Jerusalem region had turned over the file to the Israeli police and army, who had then opened an investigation into the causes of the fire after Molotov Cocktails were found in a number of fields. Around 105 dunums of land were burnt in the first incident, 850 dunums in the second and 40 dunums in the latest fire yesterday. Emergency response teams worked for hours to douse the flames and called for additional back up, which arrived in the form of specialized planes used to put out fires.
The newspaper added that the fires had been huge and extremely dangerous, causing the evacuation of many settlers from their homes. No injuries were reported but the newspaper stressed that people could have been badly harmed had the weather conditions been different, and that the settlers had been very afraid
The settlers of Har Adar settlement expressed their disgust for the perpetrators of the fires. They said that the police and emergency response teams had been forced to close the main roads leading to the settlement except for one, causing huge traffic jams and thus disturbing the settler population who were already afraid of the fires.
4 july 2015
Arson by Palestinians suspected after over 100 hectares of woodlands go up in flames in less than a week.
Over 100 hectares of natural woodlands went up in flames in the Ma'ale HaHamisha kibbutz near Jerusalem within less than a week, in three separate fires.
It is suspected that the fires were caused by Molotov cocktails thrown from the adjacent Palestinian village of Qattana.
The most recent fire erupted on Saturday afternoon. According to fire and rescue services, it was caused by a firebomb thrown at the border fence between the Palestinian village and the kibbutz. Jerusalem Police opened an investigation following this finding, but no arrests have been made.
Fire Chief Reuven Yitzhak said his station in Beit Shemesh was working nearly around the clock. Firefighters worked for hours on Thursday to put out a blaze at the kibbutz and then spent Friday afternoon to Saturday morning putting out a huge fire in the woods near Kibbutz Tzora. They were called back to put out Saturday afternoon's fire.
"It's very difficult," said Yitzhak. "The firefighters are wiped out – not just those on duty are working, but many are also called in from home."
Yitzhak said evidence had been found pointing to criminal activity. "On Thursday we found fragments of Molotov cocktails exactly at the spot where the fire started," he said. "I believe that today was no different from Thursday and no different from Sunday. It's a phenomonen we've been dealing with quite a bit in the last few years – Molotov cocktails thrown over the fence.
"In the last year there's been an increase in the number of incidents, not just in Ma'ale HaHamisha, but the whole sector. We are dealing with quite a few arsons."
Momi Elimelech, spokesman of the Fire and Rescue Services in Beit Shemesh, said 17 teams of firefighters, four aircraft, and a command center were at the scene of Saturday's fire.
Among the forces were firefighters from central Israel called to assist. The kibbutz swimming pool was evacuated out of concern that the flames could reach it.
There were no injuries or evacuations in any of the fires. According to Yitzhak, the outcome could be different if the weather is different in a future incident. "The winds in the area change all the time," he said.
Michal, a resident of Har Adar, said that the fires last week caused an interruption in her daily life.
"On Thursday, the road to Har Adar was closed for hours," she said. She continued to say that as a substitute the community opened its security-access road, but that this option was also closed after the road become non-drivable.
The road was later opened sporadically and was only accessible with a police escort.
"For five hours there was a traffic jam," she said. "It interrupts our routine. We sit right next to the security fence that separates us from an adjacent Palestinian village, and we are afraid there will be an escalation, and lighting fires won't be enough anymore."
Over 100 hectares of natural woodlands went up in flames in the Ma'ale HaHamisha kibbutz near Jerusalem within less than a week, in three separate fires.
It is suspected that the fires were caused by Molotov cocktails thrown from the adjacent Palestinian village of Qattana.
The most recent fire erupted on Saturday afternoon. According to fire and rescue services, it was caused by a firebomb thrown at the border fence between the Palestinian village and the kibbutz. Jerusalem Police opened an investigation following this finding, but no arrests have been made.
Fire Chief Reuven Yitzhak said his station in Beit Shemesh was working nearly around the clock. Firefighters worked for hours on Thursday to put out a blaze at the kibbutz and then spent Friday afternoon to Saturday morning putting out a huge fire in the woods near Kibbutz Tzora. They were called back to put out Saturday afternoon's fire.
"It's very difficult," said Yitzhak. "The firefighters are wiped out – not just those on duty are working, but many are also called in from home."
Yitzhak said evidence had been found pointing to criminal activity. "On Thursday we found fragments of Molotov cocktails exactly at the spot where the fire started," he said. "I believe that today was no different from Thursday and no different from Sunday. It's a phenomonen we've been dealing with quite a bit in the last few years – Molotov cocktails thrown over the fence.
"In the last year there's been an increase in the number of incidents, not just in Ma'ale HaHamisha, but the whole sector. We are dealing with quite a few arsons."
Momi Elimelech, spokesman of the Fire and Rescue Services in Beit Shemesh, said 17 teams of firefighters, four aircraft, and a command center were at the scene of Saturday's fire.
Among the forces were firefighters from central Israel called to assist. The kibbutz swimming pool was evacuated out of concern that the flames could reach it.
There were no injuries or evacuations in any of the fires. According to Yitzhak, the outcome could be different if the weather is different in a future incident. "The winds in the area change all the time," he said.
Michal, a resident of Har Adar, said that the fires last week caused an interruption in her daily life.
"On Thursday, the road to Har Adar was closed for hours," she said. She continued to say that as a substitute the community opened its security-access road, but that this option was also closed after the road become non-drivable.
The road was later opened sporadically and was only accessible with a police escort.
"For five hours there was a traffic jam," she said. "It interrupts our routine. We sit right next to the security fence that separates us from an adjacent Palestinian village, and we are afraid there will be an escalation, and lighting fires won't be enough anymore."
16 crews rushed to the scene next to Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha were pool-goers were evacuated; authorities to investigate possibility of arson.
A fire erupted Saturday afternoon near Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha next to Jerusalem where homes were reported to be under threat and visitors were evacuated from the Kibbutz pool.
The fire was large and 16 firefighter teams were active on the scene while 4 planes circled ahead trying to douse the flames with fire retardant.
While 10 of the teams were local, 6 were rushed to the scene from central Israel. In light of suspicious circumstances, an investigation will explore the possibility that the fire was caused by arson.
A fire erupted Saturday afternoon near Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha next to Jerusalem where homes were reported to be under threat and visitors were evacuated from the Kibbutz pool.
The fire was large and 16 firefighter teams were active on the scene while 4 planes circled ahead trying to douse the flames with fire retardant.
While 10 of the teams were local, 6 were rushed to the scene from central Israel. In light of suspicious circumstances, an investigation will explore the possibility that the fire was caused by arson.
Israeli soldiers attacked, Friday, the weekly nonviolent protest against the Wall and Settlements in Bil’in village, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, causing scores of residents to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation.
Coordinator of the Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements in Bil’in, Abdullah Abu Rahma, said the protesters marched from the center of the village, carrying Palestinian flags, and posters of Mohammad Abu Khdeir, 16, who was abducted by fanatic Israeli settlers last year, before they tortured him, and burnt him to death.
The protesters chanted against the ongoing Israeli violations and assaults carried out by the soldiers, and fanatic settlers, against the Palestinians, their lands and property, called for the liberation of Palestine, and the release of all political prisoners.
Abu Rahma said the soldiers fired dozens of gas bombs and concussion grenades, at the protesters, and targeted Palestinian orchards and farmlands, causing scores of residents to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation.
The Israeli gas bombs and concussion grenades caused fires in dozens of olive trees, and a farmland planted with wheat. The burnt lands belong to resident Mahmoud Yassin.
In addition, the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements denounced the murder of Mohammad Hani al-Kasba, 17 years of age, was shot while climbing the Annexation Wall, along with dozens of residents, in an attempt to reach the Al-Aqsa Mosque for Friday prayers.
Coordinator of the Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements in Bil’in, Abdullah Abu Rahma, said the protesters marched from the center of the village, carrying Palestinian flags, and posters of Mohammad Abu Khdeir, 16, who was abducted by fanatic Israeli settlers last year, before they tortured him, and burnt him to death.
The protesters chanted against the ongoing Israeli violations and assaults carried out by the soldiers, and fanatic settlers, against the Palestinians, their lands and property, called for the liberation of Palestine, and the release of all political prisoners.
Abu Rahma said the soldiers fired dozens of gas bombs and concussion grenades, at the protesters, and targeted Palestinian orchards and farmlands, causing scores of residents to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation.
The Israeli gas bombs and concussion grenades caused fires in dozens of olive trees, and a farmland planted with wheat. The burnt lands belong to resident Mahmoud Yassin.
In addition, the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements denounced the murder of Mohammad Hani al-Kasba, 17 years of age, was shot while climbing the Annexation Wall, along with dozens of residents, in an attempt to reach the Al-Aqsa Mosque for Friday prayers.
2 july 2015
Starting at 6 pm, fire came within 400 meters of homes in town of Yavne'el, sparking quick reaction from 4 planes and scores of firefighters.
Israeli firefighters gained control over a huge blaze that broke out Thursday between Sharona and Yavne'el near the Sea of Galilee that brought out four planes that dropped flame retardant just 100 meters from housing.
The fire began in the dry vegetation sometime around 6 pm and eventually threatened homes in Yane'el. Firefighting teams arrived on the scene from the station in Tiberias before additional forces arrived from Afula.
The flames reached within 400 meters of homes around 8 pm, closing nearby roads.
Several large fires have been recorded in the area of the few weeks. Firefighters said that dozens of blazes have broken out over the last month in the Galilee area.
Israeli firefighters gained control over a huge blaze that broke out Thursday between Sharona and Yavne'el near the Sea of Galilee that brought out four planes that dropped flame retardant just 100 meters from housing.
The fire began in the dry vegetation sometime around 6 pm and eventually threatened homes in Yane'el. Firefighting teams arrived on the scene from the station in Tiberias before additional forces arrived from Afula.
The flames reached within 400 meters of homes around 8 pm, closing nearby roads.
Several large fires have been recorded in the area of the few weeks. Firefighters said that dozens of blazes have broken out over the last month in the Galilee area.
28 june 2015
Soldiers, who suffered burns to 70-80 percent of their bodies, fighting for their lives; IDF still investigating causes of fire.
Two IDF soldiers were fighting for their lives after they were seriously injured in a fire that broke out in the early evening hours of Sunday at the Ramon Air Force base in southern Israel.
IAF helicopters airlifted the two soldiers to the Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer. The hospital said there is concern for the lives of the two soldiers, who suffered burns to 70-80 percent of their bodies. The base's firefighters put out the fire in minutes but extensive damage was caused to facilities at the base.
The IDF was investigating the cause of the fire, when one of the lines of inquiry is that the fire broke out as a result of the immolation of flammable liquid. Prof. Yossi Hayek, director of the Sheba Burn Unit, said the soldiers "were burned by flammable material, and are suffering burns on 70-80 percent of their bodies. They are also suffering from smoke inhalation.
"The ER and trauma teams are giving them the same treatment as those suffering from multi-systemic injuries, and they are currently undergoing fluid resuscitation. Their lives are in danger."
Two IDF soldiers were fighting for their lives after they were seriously injured in a fire that broke out in the early evening hours of Sunday at the Ramon Air Force base in southern Israel.
IAF helicopters airlifted the two soldiers to the Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer. The hospital said there is concern for the lives of the two soldiers, who suffered burns to 70-80 percent of their bodies. The base's firefighters put out the fire in minutes but extensive damage was caused to facilities at the base.
The IDF was investigating the cause of the fire, when one of the lines of inquiry is that the fire broke out as a result of the immolation of flammable liquid. Prof. Yossi Hayek, director of the Sheba Burn Unit, said the soldiers "were burned by flammable material, and are suffering burns on 70-80 percent of their bodies. They are also suffering from smoke inhalation.
"The ER and trauma teams are giving them the same treatment as those suffering from multi-systemic injuries, and they are currently undergoing fluid resuscitation. Their lives are in danger."
24 june 2015
A group of extremist settlers set fire to large areas of Palestinian agricultural lands in Taiba town near Ramallah on Wednesday morning, local sources revealed.
The sources pointed out that fanatic settlers torched dozens of dunums of Palestinian lands planted with wheat, causing great damage.
The settlers came from the nearby Jewish Rimonim outpost constructed on Palestinian lands in Taiba, the sources noted.
The Palestinian owners of the burned lands were about to harvest their crops of wheat before being burnt by the fanatic settlers, the sources underlined.
The sources pointed out that fanatic settlers torched dozens of dunums of Palestinian lands planted with wheat, causing great damage.
The settlers came from the nearby Jewish Rimonim outpost constructed on Palestinian lands in Taiba, the sources noted.
The Palestinian owners of the burned lands were about to harvest their crops of wheat before being burnt by the fanatic settlers, the sources underlined.
19 june 2015
Israeli soldiers attacked, Friday, the weekly nonviolent protest against the Wall and Settlements, in Bil’in village, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, causing many to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation.
This week’s protest comes in solidarity with all detainees, especially those holding open-ended hunger strikes, demanding an end to their illegal Administrative Detention without charges or trial.
The Popular Struggle Coordination Committee has reported that hundreds of Palestinians, Israeli and international peace activists participated in the protest, that started after Friday noon prayers.
The protesters marched towards the Annexation Wall, carrying Palestinian flags, and chanting for the release of all Palestinian political prisoners, and the destruction of the Wall.
Many soldiers were already deployed on a nearby hill, started firing gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated metal bullets.
Scores of protesters suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation, while fires broke out in olive orchards due to extensive Israeli army fire.
This week’s protest comes in solidarity with all detainees, especially those holding open-ended hunger strikes, demanding an end to their illegal Administrative Detention without charges or trial.
The Popular Struggle Coordination Committee has reported that hundreds of Palestinians, Israeli and international peace activists participated in the protest, that started after Friday noon prayers.
The protesters marched towards the Annexation Wall, carrying Palestinian flags, and chanting for the release of all Palestinian political prisoners, and the destruction of the Wall.
Many soldiers were already deployed on a nearby hill, started firing gas bombs, concussion grenades and rubber-coated metal bullets.
Scores of protesters suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation, while fires broke out in olive orchards due to extensive Israeli army fire.
18 june 2015
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Police suspect arson at Galilee church where Jesus performed miracle of multiplication of the loaves and the fishes.
Fire gutted part of the Church of Loaves and Fishes on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel on Thursday and investigators suspected arson as a possible cause, a police spokesman said. The church, which Christians believe is where Jesus performed the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes, lies on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and is a traditional site of pilgrimage in the Holy Land. Two people were lightly hurt from smoke inhalation. |
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said investigators were at the site and Hebrew graffiti had been found, which led police and fire service investigators to suspect that the fire had been set deliberately.
"Firefighters arrived at the scene at around 3:30 am (12:30 am GMT) and it was put out, but extensive damage was caused to the church both inside and out and Hebrew graffiti was found, which has led to suspicions that the fire might have been caused deliberately," Rosenfeld said.
The graffiti, on a limestone wall in clear red spray paint denounced the worship of idols.
The door to the monks' living quarters has been set ablaze, and the fire then spread to another area down the hall from there. Perpetrators also attempted to start the fire where the graffiti was found.
Firefighters were able to start the blaze before it reached the main church hall, where the ceiling is made of wood.
Passersby said unknown perpetrators have been covering the crosses on signs directing to the church for a long period of time before the blaze.
"We still don't know what happened, we're in shock," said one of the priests. "I woke up at around 4 am because of the noise and saw the flames. I rushed to the church because I knew two of our friends were inside."
"I still don't understand what happened here," he went on to say. "We've never had such incidents. We're a place of peace, love and openness. Everything here is always open to whoever wants to come - maybe that is the problem."
"Firefighters arrived at the scene at around 3:30 am (12:30 am GMT) and it was put out, but extensive damage was caused to the church both inside and out and Hebrew graffiti was found, which has led to suspicions that the fire might have been caused deliberately," Rosenfeld said.
The graffiti, on a limestone wall in clear red spray paint denounced the worship of idols.
The door to the monks' living quarters has been set ablaze, and the fire then spread to another area down the hall from there. Perpetrators also attempted to start the fire where the graffiti was found.
Firefighters were able to start the blaze before it reached the main church hall, where the ceiling is made of wood.
Passersby said unknown perpetrators have been covering the crosses on signs directing to the church for a long period of time before the blaze.
"We still don't know what happened, we're in shock," said one of the priests. "I woke up at around 4 am because of the noise and saw the flames. I rushed to the church because I knew two of our friends were inside."
"I still don't understand what happened here," he went on to say. "We've never had such incidents. We're a place of peace, love and openness. Everything here is always open to whoever wants to come - maybe that is the problem."
16 june 2015
A group of Israeli settlers, last night, deliberately burned the wheat crops of Rafiq Jbara, in Kafr Al-Lebed village, near Tulkarem, stretching over vast areas of Palestinian land.
The Mayor of Kafr Al- Lebed, Ziad Jab’iti, said that the wheat was deliberately and completely burnt down by the settlers.
The people, then, had to call military coordination and civil defense to put out the fire.
Villagers witnessing the attack voiced the need for defense against such incidents. They added that it was not the first time where settlers burned agricultural lands, which are the the only source of income for the villagers.
In addition, they demanded compensation for the losses out of this violation.
The Mayor of Kafr Al- Lebed, Ziad Jab’iti, said that the wheat was deliberately and completely burnt down by the settlers.
The people, then, had to call military coordination and civil defense to put out the fire.
Villagers witnessing the attack voiced the need for defense against such incidents. They added that it was not the first time where settlers burned agricultural lands, which are the the only source of income for the villagers.
In addition, they demanded compensation for the losses out of this violation.
13 june 2015
Israeli soldiers invaded, Friday, Silwad town, east of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, attacked dozens of protesters, and fired live rounds, rubber-coated metal bullets and concussion grenades at them.
Medical sources said one Palestinian one Palestinian was shot with a Tutu live round that explodes on impact, causing excessive bodily damage, while shrapnel of a concussion grenade injured another Palestinian.
The WAFA News Agency has reported that the soldiers also invaded a home, and occupied its rooftop, before using it to fire live rounds at the protesters. The soldiers forced the family out of their home for a few hours.
WAFA added that the soldiers obstructed the work of the reporters, and fired concussion grenades at them.
In addition, the army fired several gas bombs and concussion grenades at local medics, and firefighters trying to extinguish fires that broke out in Palestinian farmlands, due to gas bombs and concussion grenades fired at them.
Medical sources said one Palestinian one Palestinian was shot with a Tutu live round that explodes on impact, causing excessive bodily damage, while shrapnel of a concussion grenade injured another Palestinian.
The WAFA News Agency has reported that the soldiers also invaded a home, and occupied its rooftop, before using it to fire live rounds at the protesters. The soldiers forced the family out of their home for a few hours.
WAFA added that the soldiers obstructed the work of the reporters, and fired concussion grenades at them.
In addition, the army fired several gas bombs and concussion grenades at local medics, and firefighters trying to extinguish fires that broke out in Palestinian farmlands, due to gas bombs and concussion grenades fired at them.
9 june 2015
Dozens of firefighting teams fight blazes caused by hot weather in the Golan and the Jordan Valley, assisted by airtankers; no injuries were reported.
Several fires broke out on Tuesday afternoon owing to high temperatures in northern Israel, and dozens of firefighting teams out fighting the blazes. There have been no reports of injuries.
The biggest fire has been raging on both sides of the Israel-Jordan border near kibbutz Ashdot Ya'akov in the Jordan Valley. The fire started on the Jordanian side of the border and crossed into Israel in several spots, posing a risk to the kibbutz's greenhouses. Six firefighting teams from Tiberias and the surrounding area were working to put out the fire.
The teams called for airtanker assistance, but this requires coordination with the Jordanians because of the proximity to the border.
Firefighting teams were fighting a bushfire in the area between Hamat Gader and Kibbutz Mevo Hama in the southern hillsides of the Golan Heights. The firefighters were aided by inspectors from the Nature and Parks Authority, as well as four airtankers, in an attempt to stop the fire from spreading. Because of the fire, police closed Highway 98 between Ma'agan junction and Hamat Gader.
Another fire broke out in the Ein Tina nature reserve area south of Kiryat Shmona. Three firefighting teams who were at the scene were able to gain control of the fire. Hikers in the area were evacuated.
Another bush fire broke out in the Yavne'el area near Tiberias, where firefighters were able to gain control of the fire. A bushfire also broke out in the HaShiryon Junction area in the Golan Heights. Three firefighting teams were working to control the fire.
Earlier in the day, firefighters from the Tiberias Fire House gained controlled over a bushfire that broke out in a street inside the city, risking residential buildings.
Several fires broke out on Tuesday afternoon owing to high temperatures in northern Israel, and dozens of firefighting teams out fighting the blazes. There have been no reports of injuries.
The biggest fire has been raging on both sides of the Israel-Jordan border near kibbutz Ashdot Ya'akov in the Jordan Valley. The fire started on the Jordanian side of the border and crossed into Israel in several spots, posing a risk to the kibbutz's greenhouses. Six firefighting teams from Tiberias and the surrounding area were working to put out the fire.
The teams called for airtanker assistance, but this requires coordination with the Jordanians because of the proximity to the border.
Firefighting teams were fighting a bushfire in the area between Hamat Gader and Kibbutz Mevo Hama in the southern hillsides of the Golan Heights. The firefighters were aided by inspectors from the Nature and Parks Authority, as well as four airtankers, in an attempt to stop the fire from spreading. Because of the fire, police closed Highway 98 between Ma'agan junction and Hamat Gader.
Another fire broke out in the Ein Tina nature reserve area south of Kiryat Shmona. Three firefighting teams who were at the scene were able to gain control of the fire. Hikers in the area were evacuated.
Another bush fire broke out in the Yavne'el area near Tiberias, where firefighters were able to gain control of the fire. A bushfire also broke out in the HaShiryon Junction area in the Golan Heights. Three firefighting teams were working to control the fire.
Earlier in the day, firefighters from the Tiberias Fire House gained controlled over a bushfire that broke out in a street inside the city, risking residential buildings.
8 june 2015
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) carried out on Monday military drills in Aqraba town in southern Nablus. As a result, stacks of hay caught fire.
Activist against settlements, Hamza Dairiyah, told the PIC reporter that the IOF extinguished the flames immediately and prevented its spread to large areas.
He revealed that several Israeli military vehicles as well as an infantry unit of occupation soldiers participated in the drills.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian town’s inhabitants complained of the noise coming out of shooting and military exercises which caused panic especially among children and the elderly.
Israeli army carried out the biggest military exercise operation in the Jordan Valley two months ago where large numbers of military heavy vehicles were used. The IOF soldiers as well exercised landing by Israeli military airplanes.
The Israeli repeated drills in Aqraba aim at forcing its people to leave their town so that the Jewish settlers residing in the nearby settlement can take over the agricultural plain in the area, according to observers.
Activist against settlements, Hamza Dairiyah, told the PIC reporter that the IOF extinguished the flames immediately and prevented its spread to large areas.
He revealed that several Israeli military vehicles as well as an infantry unit of occupation soldiers participated in the drills.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian town’s inhabitants complained of the noise coming out of shooting and military exercises which caused panic especially among children and the elderly.
Israeli army carried out the biggest military exercise operation in the Jordan Valley two months ago where large numbers of military heavy vehicles were used. The IOF soldiers as well exercised landing by Israeli military airplanes.
The Israeli repeated drills in Aqraba aim at forcing its people to leave their town so that the Jewish settlers residing in the nearby settlement can take over the agricultural plain in the area, according to observers.