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This week, Israel faced one of the most severe wildfires in its history, triggering a national emergency as flames edged dangerously close to Jerusalem.
The fire erupted in the hills west of the city, igniting in the Eshtaol Forest near Mesilat Zion. Fueled by scorching temperatures, dry air, and strong winds, it spread fast and wide.
"This is perhaps the largest fire ever in the country," said Shmulik Friedman, commander of Jerusalem's district fire department.
By Friday, firefighters had largely gained control, though not without enormous effort. The Israeli government appealed for international assistance and secured commitments for firefighting aircraft from Italy, Croatia, and North Macedonia. The Palestinian Authority also extended an offer of help, though Israel has yet to respond.
Anat Gold, director of Israel's central region for the Jewish National Fund, pointed to climate change as a driving factor, saying it has created a "fertile ground" for such devastating fires.
Meanwhile in Europe, a historic power outage left parts of Spain and Portugal in the dark this week. Some speculated that the region's shift to renewable energy may have strained the power grid – but experts and officials have firmly refuted those claims.
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