Palestine Wildfires Newswire

How conspiracy theories about Palestinian arsonists spread like wildfire in Israel

As massive wildfires raged through the hills surrounding Jerusalem this week, Popular right-wing X account Torat Lehima ("Combat Doctrine") shared a video purporting to show a man walking and setting fire to his surroundings. Right-wing activist …

Firefighters gain upper hand in raging wildfires in Israel

After international assistance, Israeli authorities reported making progress in containing wildfires that erupted around Jerusalem.  JERUSALEM – Firefighters in Israel report gaining control over several significant wildfires around Jerusalem that forced …

Israel will find it harder to extinguish racist fires than forest fires

The racist fire that erupted outside the screening in the Reform synagogue in Ra'anana of the livestream of the joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, in the wake of the lynch atmosphere in Israel, will be much harder to extinguish than the …

Thousands Evacuated As Wildfires Trigger National Emergency In Israel

Home west asia Israel Thousands Evacuated As Wildfires Trigger National Emergency In Israel Israel's National Fire and Rescue Authority on Thursday night confirmed that they have brought the flames under control, not before it ravaged the Jerusalem …

Israel Police Deny 18 Arson Arrests As Netanyahu Claims Palestinian Incitement In Jerusalem Wildfire

Last Updated:May 02, 2025, 00:00 IST Crux World Israeli Prime Minister has said that 18 people have been arrested so far on suspicion of helping to ignite wildfires near Jerusalem. Speaking at an event in Jerusalem, Netanyahu claimed that one of the …

Palestinians accused of starting Israeli wildfires

Israel Wildfire Probe: Police Confirm 3 Arrests, Contradicting Netanyahu's Claim of 18

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Israeli police have arrested three suspects in connection with the massive wildfires that have swept across the country since late April. The arrests follow an intensive investigation and come amid controversy surrounding initial claims …

Israel's Wildfires: What We Know So Far as Cause Remains Unknown

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Israel has been hit by severe wildfires. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a national state of emergency as a forest fire quickly spread near Jerusalem, marking the worst fire the country has faced in the past ten …

Jerusalem hills wildfires under control after nearly 30 hours; no major injuries

The Fire and Rescue Service said Thursday evening that firefighters had gained control of the conflagrations that had ravaged the Jerusalem hills for close to 30 hours. The announcement came hours after roads and train lines were reopened and evacuees from …

An equal-opportunity fire

Embed from Getty Images The rains have barely stopped, and we are already on the second wildfire of the season. Some 20,000 dunam of forest and bush burned over the course of 30 hours before the fires were brought under control. Despite the rapid spread of …

Israel Hit by Sandstorm as Wildfires Still Raging

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A sandstorm swept across Israel on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, further complicating efforts to control ongoing wildfires in the country’s central region. Strong winds reduced visibility and intensified the blazes. Multiple media outlets …

Israel Cancels Independence Day Celebrations Amid Raging Wildfires, Arson Suspected: ‘Worst Fires In Country’s History’

(L) Facemasked Israeli police officer stands near one of the spots of the wildfire that burns in the vicinity of Jerusalem, Israel, on April 30, 2025. (Photo by ORI AVIRAM/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images) / (Background) An Israeli …

What caused the Israel wildfires? At least 18 suspects arrested over possible arson link

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Jerusalem wildfires fuelled partly by non-native trees introduced by Jewish National Fund

Wildfires that ignited across the hills around Jerusalem were fuelled partly by hundreds of millions of flammable non-native Aleppo trees planted by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) to obscure or erase evidence of destroyed Palestinian villages. When Israel …

Wildfires ravage Israel as politicians scramble to assign blame

Israeli firefighters continued battling widespread wildfires for a second consecutive day in the forests surrounding Jerusalem, with an estimated 5,000 acres (20,000 dunams) already scorched. Six areas remain actively affected by the blaze as of Thursday, …

Israeli fire and rescue services announces Jerusalem wildfires have been contained

Israel's fire and rescue services announced on Thursday it has managed to contain the wildfires that had broken out in forests surrounding Jerusalem. The wildfires broke out on Wednesday, and it is estimated that approximately 5,000 acres (20,000 …

Wildfires Rage Near Jerusalem, Three Arrested on Suspicion of Arson

Three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of arson that caused destructive wildfires in the Jerusalem area, the Jerusalem Post reported yesterday. Destruction: At least five devastating wildfires, which began early Wednesday, rage in the Judean …

Huge Israeli Wildfires Prompt Widespread Evacuations

Wildfires erupted across the Jerusalem hills and in other parts of Israel on Wednesday, April 30, prompting authorities to evacuate multiple communities. The Israel Fire & Rescue Authority’s Jerusalem District commander, Shmulik Friedman, said the …

Jerusalem wildfires rage for second day as environmental groups blame Netanyahu

As wildfires continue to rage for a second day around Jerusalem, 20 Israeli environmental organizations on Thursday urged the government to act swiftly, blaming climate change and state inaction for the crisis. The fires broke out early Wednesday in …

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

Understanding the Free mE® EFT Approach to Emotional Health

Introduction Free mE® EFT Level 1 BURKE, VA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YU2SHINE proudly introduces Free mE® EFT Level 1, the foundational course of the proprietary Free mE® Emotional Freedom Technique system—a unique …

Funding Is Available To Support Cleanup of Your Home

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If your home was damaged but you can live in it safely after the April severe storms and flooding, FEMA may be able to provide you with money to cover costs associated with cleanup and sanitization. This assistance is for eligible …

Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 4 – 10 is Hurricane Preparedness Week, a yearly reminder that your family’s preparedness in your hands. Last year’s hurricane season proves that hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. You may experience high winds, extreme rain and flooding …

FEMA is still here to help West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has passed, but FEMA is still here to help West Virginians. If you have questions about your application, disagree with FEMA’s decision and would like to talk about next steps, or need to update …

Improper Documentation Identified as Major Cause of Insurance Claim Delays

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timely approval of insurance claims plays a crucial role in helping individuals and businesses recover from loss events. However, industry reports continue to highlight that …

Understanding Chemical Reactions Between Smoke Residues and Building Materials

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smoke damage from fires can result in much more than visible staining and odor. Chemical reactions between smoke residues and building materials can cause lasting structural damage, …

ATI Restoration Wins Both 2025 RIA Phoenix Awards for Innovation

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATI Restoration (ATI), one of the largest disaster recovery firms in the nation, has earned top industry recognition by winning both of the Restoration Industry Association’s (RIA) …

NIST, Ensemble, Ezassi, and IU RedLab Announce Winners of NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge

DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ensemble Consultancy, Ezassi, and the Indiana University RedLab announced the winners of the final phase of the NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0), sponsored by the U.S. Department …

Kentucky Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time After April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In addition to applying for FEMA assistance, homeowners and renters in designated Kentucky counties have the option to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration at various stages of their recovery. …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Owen County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Owen County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Carroll County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Carroll County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in McCracken County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in McCracken County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Butler County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Butler County at 1 p.m. April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Christian County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center is opening in Christian County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closing permanently Friday, May 2

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in Raleigh County is closing permanently Friday, May 2, 2025, at 6 p.m. The center is located at:  Raleigh County Disaster Recovery Center Beckley-Raleigh County Emergency Services 1224 …

Iridium Development Inc. Announces Affordable Home Elevation Solution for Florida’s Flood-Prone Communities

Iridium Development Inc. launches affordable home elevation services to help Florida homeowners rebuild safer, lower insurance costs and increase property value TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iridium Development …

Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is permanently closing at 7 p.m. April 30.   The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is located at:   KCTCS Mayo Campus, Auditorium Building C, 508 Third St., Paintsville, KY 41240  …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Anderson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Anderson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.   The new …

FEMA Offers Assistance for April Storm Survivors in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the April severe storms in Kentucky. Every homeowner or renter who suffered damage or loss is encouraged to apply. Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid. FEMA can …