The spread of the fire in the Jerusalem mountains: The
Minister of Internal Security, Amar Bar-Lev, and the Fire and Rescue Commissioner, Rabbi Tafser Dedi Simchi, are currently assessing the situation at the Shafak.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced earlier that an application for international aid was being considered, and at the same time Foreign Minister Yair Lapid spoke with his Greek counterpart. His office also addressed Cyprus, Italy and France.
The fire threatens large areas.
Meanwhile, a general recruitment was announced in the fire brigade, and residents from four localities were evacuated - this is thousands of residents in the area.
Also, 10 firefighting planes are participating in efforts to contain the fire.
Preparations are underway for a possible evacuation of Hadassah Ein Kerem.
However, the hospital has updated that it has currently been decided not to evacuate inpatients and patients.
As you may recall, the fire in the Jerusalem mountains began to spread again this afternoon.
Under the auspices of the winds, the fire threatens large areas - residents of Tzova, Givat Ye'arim, Ein Nakuba and Ein Rafa were evacuated.
The first line of houses also turns up in the locality of Shoeva.
According to fire and rescue spokespersons, large fire stations are also developing near Nahal Tzova, Har Eitan, the locality of Shoresh and Eitanim Hospital.
