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Wildfires Force Evacuations as Israel Celebrates Independence Day

5/1/2025

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Israel's Independence Day celebrations took an unexpected turn as the torch-lighting ceremony was scrapped due to fierce winds and sweltering heat. Instead, a recorded event will air. Meanwhile, a raging wildfire in the Judean Hills has left several injured, forcing evacuations and prompting urgent safety measures from authorities.

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Israel's Independence Day celebrations took an unexpected turn as the torch-lighting ceremony was scrapped due to fierce winds and sweltering heat. Instead, a recorded event will air. Meanwhile, a raging wildfire in the Judean Hills has left several injured, forcing evacuations and prompting urgent safety measures from authorities.