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Israel Evacuates Afeka Settlement After Wildfire Threatens Homes

8/20/2026

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Israeli authorities evacuated residents of Afeka settlement in the West Bank after a wildfire was detected on Wednesday.
Firefighting teams and four aircraft from the Elad squadron worked to contain the blaze.
Israel Police blocked Highway 60 and urged the public to avoid the area.
Shift commander Reshef Liran Ben-Rasah ordered additional firefighting teams to the scene.

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Israeli authorities evacuated residents of Afeka settlement in the West Bank after a wildfire was detected on Wednesday.
Firefighting teams and four aircraft from the Elad squadron worked to contain the blaze.
Israel Police blocked Highway 60 and urged the public to avoid the area.
Shift commander Reshef Liran Ben-Rasah ordered additional firefighting teams to the scene.