Israel Fire and Rescue Authority

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

The preparations come amid forecasts for the weekend weather system, which indicate that wind gusts of 40-50 kph are expected as early as Saturday morning.

Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a rain storm on April 27, 2026.
Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.

Firefighters, planes bring fire in West Bank woods near evacuated settlement under control

Hazardous material contained at Haifa factory August 17 2026

Worker exposed to hazardous substance in Shlomi factory, Fire and Rescue units dispatched

A fire inside a building in downtown Jerusalem. August 12, 2026.

Fire breaks out on 24th floor of Jerusalem building near Independence Park, none injured


WATCH: Firefighters battle blaze at Ashdod high-rise commercial building

No injuries have been reported, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority stated, noting that an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire.

Firefighters battle blaze in Ashdod high rise building, July 13, 2026.

Four injured in Tayibe apartment fire, including mother, children

Fire and rescue crews launched a large-scale operation after reports that people were trapped in a residential building in Tayibe.

Firefighters and rescue crews are responding to a fire in a residential building in Tayibe. July 10, 2026.

At least 17 hospitalized following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at Jerusalem beauty salon

Jerusalem District Police detained three suspects for questioning in connection with the incident, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said.

Magen David Adom paramedics respond to a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a beauty salon in Jerusalem, July 8, 2026.

Driver rescued after being trapped in car that fell off ten-meter quarry cliff in Binyamin

Fire and Rescue forces used specialized tools to extract the driver, following which he was flown by helicopter to a hospital for treatment.

Fire and rescue forces work to assist the driver of a vehicle which fell off a cliff, July 7, 2026.

Two rescued so far as firefighters working to combat fire at Rishon Lezion mall

Two people have been rescued from the fire so far and transferred to medical services for treatment.

FIREFIGHTERS AT a fire in Jerusalem, June 30, 2026.

Two killed after car bombings in Holon, Jaffa, in suspected assassinations attempts

At least two men were killed, and one was wounded after two cars exploded in Jaffa and Holon on Sunday morning, Israel Police said.

Car explodes in Holon, June 28, 2026.

Rescue teams found remains of two missing girls swept away by Jordan River after hours searching

Authorities are searching for two girls who were reportedly swept away in the Jordan River near Lehavot HaBashan after friends alerted emergency services.

Fire and rescue teams from the Galilee and Golan Heights conducting searches in boats and in the water after two girls were swept into the Jordan River.

Firefighters rescue 25 people from Netanya apartment building fire, 13 evacuated to hospital

Firefighters rescued 25 people from a burning apartment building in Netanya overnight, with 13 requiring hospital treatment after the blaze. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

A Unit Hatzalah medic stands in front of a burning apartment building on Macdonald Street in Netanya, 18 June, 2026.

WATCH: Firefighters give lifesaving treatment to kittens rescued from burning building in Negev

No people were injured in the fire, and firefighters worked to control the blaze and extinguish hotspots in and around the building.

Israel Firefighters work to resuscitate kittens rescued from fire in Negev, June 3, 2026.

Car bombing in broad daylight: Woman killed in suspected assassination on Ayalon Highway

The woman's identity was later revealed to be Liya Malka Cohen. Police have arrested her husband, whom Cohen was in the process of divorcing, under suspicion of his involvement.

Paramedics respond to scene where vehicle was blown up on Highway 20, June 4, 2026.