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Record Heat Waves Hit Jordan and Israel Amid Climate Crisis

8/17/2025

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Jordan and Israel report record nighttime temperatures, with lows exceeding 35C (95F) in Jordan and 36C in Israel.
Daytime temperatures approach 50C, raising health concerns in resource-limited conflict zones.
Experts indicate that extreme heat events are increasing due to climate change, impacting vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

Jordan and Israel report record nighttime temperatures, with lows exceeding 35C (95F) in Jordan and 36C in Israel.
Daytime temperatures approach 50C, raising health concerns in resource-limited conflict zones.
Experts indicate that extreme heat events are increasing due to climate change, impacting vulnerable communities.