Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a “national emergency” as wildfires rage across central Israel, threatening Jerusalem and prompting mass evacuations. Thick smoke blanketed major highways near Jerusalem on Wednesday. Firefighters rushed to contain the flames. Military troops were deployed to assist as the fires spread rapidly due to high temperatures and strong winds. Dozens …
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