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Fires in Israel reach army bases near Jerusalem

30 April 2025 16:01 BST

A national emergency has been declared in Israel as huge fires rapidly spread across the Jerusalem Hills, a mountainous region near the capital. 

According to reports and footage circulating online, the blaze has reached army bases nearby Jerusalem. 

Israel has requested international assistance, with Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Cyprus deploying firefighting resources.