Israel Fire and Rescue Authority

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, flash floods

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.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
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

Four firefighting aircraft were operating at the scene, with the preliminary reports saying that the fire was expanding fast and fears of it reaching the homes of the settlement.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hazardous material contained at Haifa factory August 17 2026

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

The crews were dispatched following a report received by the Fire and Rescue Service's 102 emergency hotline of an incident in which a worker was exposed to a hazardous substance while unloading it.

|ByMAARIV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

The blaze occured at a building on the corner of HaMatmid Alley and Meir Shaham Street, across from Independence Park.

|BySAM HALPERN

Multiple groups rescued from Yarkon River after severe weather

The rescuers responded to an emergency call and found the trapped group sitting on the roof of their car, where they were to avoid the rising water.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's Fire and Rescue Service rescues people trapped on a car in the Yarkon River.

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Anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence, gestures as he leaves the Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, Britain, June 5, 2025.

Firefighters gain control over wildfire near Jerusalem, forces still deployed to contain the blaze

The fire also reportedly damaged the power line entering Jerusalem, with malfunctions at several traffic lights in the capital.

AUGUST 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of a forest fire near Mevaseret Zion, outside Jerusalem on August 24, 2025.

Firefighters battle blaze outside Jerusalem, nearby forests amid scorching heatwave

Firefighting planes have been called in as the Fire and Rescue Authority works to extinguish the blaze.  

AUGUST 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A fire breaks out from a vehicle on the side of the road spread towards Eshtaol, August 12, 2025.