Blaze near Jerusalem largely controlled

Fires in central Israel, particularly in the Latrun area, have been largely extinguished after scorching about 20 sq km of land, with more than 150 firefighting teams involved. At least 12 people were treated for smoke inhalation, and 17 firefighters were injured, while the situation was complicated by hot, dry conditions and strong winds, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to declare a national emergency. Conflicting accounts emerged regarding the cause of the fires, with Netanyahu attributing them to arsonists, while President Herzog emphasized the role of the climate crisis.

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