By Al Mayadeen English
Massive wildfires near occupied al-Quds force evacuations, injure Israeli settlers, and prompt “Israel” to declare a national emergency as officials warn of worsening weather and possible arson.
Thick plumes of smoke blanketed highways near occupied al-Quds on Wednesday as fierce wildfires spread across wooded areas, prompting Security Minister Israel Katz to declare a “national emergency.” The brushfires, among the worst in recent years, led to evacuations across multiple illegal settlements and triggered the deployment of Israeli military units to assist firefighters.
The Israeli Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue agency reported that around 23 people were treated, with 13 hospitalized, many suffering from burns and smoke inhalation. The agency also confirmed that the alert level had been raised to its highest.
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