Israel declares national emergency due to wildfires threatening cities

Israel has declared a state of national emergency following the outbreak of multiple massive wildfires that have scorched thousands of hectares and now threaten residential areas on the outskirts of several cities across the country. Strong winds and high temperatures have worsened the situation, hampering the work of emergency teams.

The Israeli prime minister called an urgent meeting of the security cabinet and requested international support to address the crisis. In response, countries such as Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, and Italy have begun sending aircraft, firefighting equipment, and specialized supplies.

"We are doing everything possible to protect our population and stop the spread of the flames," said a spokesperson for the Israel National Fire and Rescue Service.

In some towns near Haifa and Jerusalem, preventive evacuations of residents have begun, while authorities work against the clock to contain the active fires. Schools in affected areas have been closed, and authorities have advised the population to remain indoors due to the high concentration of smoke in the air.

This wave of fires comes on top of a worrying dry season in the region and has been described by experts as one of the most severe in the country's recent history.

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