Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and allowed evacuees to return to their homes in Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate
The fires interrupted memorial day ceremonies, and Israel’s top firefighter called the blazes “one of the toughest events” he has faced.
Iran Port Explosion’s Death Toll Rises
More than 800 people were also injured in the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port, the largest in Iran.
Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills at Least 14 and Injures Hundreds
An Iranian with ties to the security services and an international security firm said that a missile fuel component exploded, but Iranian officials did not report any indication of an attack.
South Korean Police Seek Arsonist After Deadly Seoul Fire
The fire in a 21-story building in southern Seoul killed one person and injured several others, two of them seriously.
Autopsies of Slain Gaza Medics Show Some Were Shot in the Head
The New York Times obtained autopsy reports for 14 of the 15 people killed in a March 23 attack on an ambulance and fire truck.
Video Shows Search for Missing Gaza Paramedics Before Israelis Shoot Rescuers
The Palestine Red Crescent released a video made by a paramedic before he was killed, and called the deaths of 15 rescue workers “a full-fledged war crime.” Israel has said it is investigating.
Video Shows Search for Missing Gaza Paramedics Before Israelis Shoot Rescuers
The Palestine Red Crescent released a video made by a paramedic before he was killed, and called the deaths of 15 rescue workers “a full-fledged war crime.” Israel has said it is investigating.
Heathrow Was Warned of Power Supply Vulnerabilities, Airlines Advocate Says
The official said he had raised concerns about Heathrow’s electricity supply days before a power outage forced it to shut down. Heathrow disputed the relevance of the official’s comments.
Fire Briefly Disrupts Heathrow Airport Train Service
Trains linking Paddington Station with Heathrow’s Terminal 5 faced delays on Wednesday morning.