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Severe Flooding in Israel: Multiple Rescues Amid Heavy Rains

1/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Heavy rains in Israel and West Bank caused flooding and road closures.
On January 1, 2026, firefighters rescued two Israelis, including an elderly man trapped in a vehicle.
On January 2, 2026, emergency services rescued four people and a horse.
A small child and two adults were saved from a minivan in the Shiloh River.
A man fell from a horse in the Sorek River and was treated for injuries.

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Story summary

Heavy rains in Israel and West Bank caused flooding and road closures.
On January 1, 2026, firefighters rescued two Israelis, including an elderly man trapped in a vehicle.
On January 2, 2026, emergency services rescued four people and a horse.
A small child and two adults were saved from a minivan in the Shiloh River.
A man fell from a horse in the Sorek River and was treated for injuries.