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Netanyahu's Arson Claims Refuted; Climate Change Highlighted

5/10/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir suggested arson as a cause of recent devastating fires, but police and fire officials quickly refuted these allegations. In a poignant reminder of the urgency of the situation, Israel's president pointed to climate change as a critical factor exacerbating the crisis.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir suggested arson as a cause of recent devastating fires, but police and fire officials quickly refuted these allegations. In a poignant reminder of the urgency of the situation, Israel's president pointed to climate change as a critical factor exacerbating the crisis.