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News and updates about Carmel Fire

Hope Is Born Out of the Ashes of Carmel Disaster

The third child of widows of the Carmel fire was born Wednesday to Olga Ochana, whose two-year-old girl had earlier said, “Dad has a future.”

Hope Is Born Out of the Ashes of Carmel Disaster

Thirty Days After: the Carmel Begins Its Rebirth

A photo essay shows the first drops of green (and other colors) in the black-and-gray aftermath of the fire.

Thirty Days After: the Carmel Begins Its Rebirth

Cabinet Approves Plan to Rehabilitate Carmel Fire Zone

Israel’s Cabinet approves a new financial plan to upgrade the infrastructures damaged in the Carmel wildfire.

Cabinet Approves Plan to Rehabilitate Carmel Fire Zone

Daughter Born to Deceased Carmel Firefighter Danny Hayat

Ten days after firefighter Danny Hayat died of his wounds from the Carmel fire, his widow Hofit gave birth to a healthy girl.

Daughter Born to Deceased Carmel Firefighter Danny Hayat

North American Federations to Give $2.4 Million in Fire Aid

Jewish Federations of North America continue their efforts to assist the rehabilitation efforts in the Carmel following the great fire.

North American Federations to Give $2.4 Million in Fire Aid

Knesset Votes Against Inquiry into Carmel Fire

NU joins coalition MKs in State Control Committee vote rejecting official inquiry into disaster.

Knesset Votes Against Inquiry into Carmel Fire

Thousands at Funeral of Danny Hayat, Carmel Firefighter

Netanyahu announces firefighters' families will receive rights similar to those of fallen IDF soldiers.

Thousands at Funeral of Danny Hayat, Carmel Firefighter

Firefighter Is Carmel Disaster’s 44th Victim

The Carmel fire disaster claimed its 44th victim, firefighter Danny Hayat, the third fireman to have succumbed to wounds suffered in the blaze.

Firefighter Is Carmel Disaster’s 44th Victim

Honoring Carmel Fire Heroes Posthumously

Three fallen Carmel fire heroes will be granted status of IDF war casualties; parents of another will be allowed to move to Israel from Ukraine.

Honoring Carmel Fire Heroes Posthumously

Coverup of Arab Arson Offensive Exposed

Israel's police, fire brigades and press decided to hush up arson offensive, a lone journalist reports.

Coverup of Arab Arson Offensive Exposed

PA Firefighters Slighted - an Ahmed Tibi Production?

MK Tibi, one of Israel's cleverest detractors, may have pulled another fast one on the Jewish state.

PA Firefighters Slighted - an Ahmed Tibi Production?

Website to Answer Questions after Carmel Fire

A new government website aims to answer questions about the Carmel fire and the government's response.

Website to Answer Questions after Carmel Fire

Video: Ambassadors Plant First Trees in Burnt Carmel Forest

The ambassadors of countries that aided Israel with Carmel blaze planted first seedlings of renewal and spoke of solidarity.

Video: Ambassadors Plant First Trees in Burnt Carmel Forest

After the Carmel Fire - Will Nature Renew Itself?

INNTV visits the Carmel forest a week after the wildfire and speaks with JNF officials about its plans to renew the area.

After the Carmel Fire - Will Nature Renew Itself?

Israel and Turkey Healing the Wounds?

Israel and Turkey are working on ways to end the chilliness between the two governments. But obstacles to reaching a full healing still remain.

Israel and Turkey Healing the Wounds?

Cabinet Cuts Carmel Red Tape

Actions to rehabilitate and assist citizens who were hurt in the Carmel fire are exempted from tenders.

Cabinet Cuts Carmel Red Tape

Arab Poll: PA Help in Carmel Fire was a ‘Disgrace’

Abbas won headlines for helping Israel to fight the Carmel blaze, but a PA poll reveals most Arabs say it was a” disgrace” to assist Israel.

Arab Poll: PA Help in Carmel Fire was a ‘Disgrace’

Carmel Fire Claims 43rd Victim

Nine days after the Carmel fire broke out, an Israel Prison Service cadet died today of his injuries: Jalal Bisan of the Arab village Kfar Jat.

Carmel Fire Claims 43rd Victim

Fire Damage Estimated at 120 Million; New Fear – Floods

Property damage from the Carmel fire is estimated at 120 million, fear that approaching storm will cause flooding, erosion. PM to expedite aid.

Fire Damage Estimated at 120 Million; New Fear – Floods

Carmel Fire: Beit Oren Residents Speak Out

INN TV visits the Carmel region following last week’s devastating fire.

Carmel Fire: Beit Oren Residents Speak Out

Carmel Fire: Students Volunteer to Rehabilitate Beit Oren

Students from Herzliya travel to the north to help rebuild the kindergartens in Beit Oren following the fire.

Carmel Fire: Students Volunteer to Rehabilitate Beit Oren

Mayors, Firefighting Chief Support Yishai

Hundreds of mayors and the chief of fire and rescue support minister Eli Yishai following criticism over Carmel fire.

Mayors, Firefighting Chief Support Yishai

Public Warned: Don't Tour Carmel

Citing danger of falling trees, floods and landslides, Ministry of Agriculture issues order temporarily closing Carmel area to visitors.

Public Warned: Don't Tour Carmel

Devastated Youth Village Determined to Get Past Carmel Fire

The Yemin Orde Youth Village has the will to overcome the devastation it suffered in the Carmel fire - with help from Israeli and diaspora Jews.

Devastated Youth Village Determined to Get Past Carmel Fire

Nazareth Teens Arrested for Attempt to Spread Carmel Fire

Two Israeli-Arab teenagers from Nazareth have been arrested for attempting to spread the Carmel fire by setting fires in Ilut.

Nazareth Teens Arrested for Attempt to Spread Carmel Fire

Hundreds Homeless in Carmel, Govt. Promises Speedy Aid

More than 200 people were left homeless by the fire in northern Israel. PM promises emergency aid.

Hundreds Homeless in Carmel, Govt. Promises Speedy Aid

Ya'alon: Elad Riven and Ahuva Tomer – This Generation's Heroes

Minister Moshe Ya'alon blasts Jews unsupportive of Israel at Bnei Akiva's 'Heroism Week' in Beverly Hills.

Ya'alon: Elad Riven and Ahuva Tomer – This Generation's Heroes

36 Israelis Killed Saving Arab Prisoners Not Good Enough for PA

PA Dep. Min.of Prisoners says that Israel created 'a lag' in evacuating Arab prisoners from the Damon prison. 36 Israelis died trying to get there.

36 Israelis Killed Saving Arab Prisoners Not Good Enough for PA

Video: Israel Thanks Volunteers from Around the World

Israel's leaders expressed thanks to the representatives who helped fight the Carmel fire. Israel National News spoke with the foreign volunteers.

Video: Israel Thanks Volunteers from Around the World

Owner of Fire Damaged Ein Hod Music Box Museum Optimistic

45 years of gathering rare music boxes were damaged in the Carmel fire but the museum's undaunted American oleh owner is reopening.

Owner of Fire Damaged Ein Hod Music Box Museum Optimistic

Youth Assembly to be Held in Memory of Elad Riven

Ministry of Education to hold a special youth assembly in Haifa at the conclusion of shloshim of youngest fire victim.

Youth Assembly to be Held in Memory of Elad Riven

Netanyahu Wants Immediate Aid to Carmel Fire Families

Pleads with bureaucrats to cut through red tape and give help fast, 'not like the Jews evicted from the Gaza settlements.'

Netanyahu Wants Immediate Aid to Carmel Fire Families

Carmel Fire: Interior Minister Yishai Rebuffs Calls to Resign

Responding to reporters’ demands that he quit, Minister Eli Yishai says they ignore how he obtained 100 million shekels for fire-fighting efforts.

Carmel Fire: Interior Minister Yishai Rebuffs Calls to Resign

Jewish Organizations Help Fire Victims

Jewish Agency helps evacuated children enjoy their Chanukah vacation while Selah assists families of immigrant victims.

Jewish Organizations Help Fire Victims

Carmel Fires Extinguished; Light Rain Begins to Fall

Firefighters declare largest fire in Israel's history out, 82 hours after it began

Carmel Fires Extinguished; Light Rain Begins to Fall

Candles, Prayers at Kotel for Victims of Carmel Fire

Soldiers, rabbis, youth, and the friends of the fallen lit candles and said prayers Sunday for those killed in the Carmel fire.

Candles, Prayers at Kotel for Victims of Carmel Fire

Press Low-Key on Wave of Arson by Israel's Arabs

Reports of celebratory horn-honking in Arab Israeli towns and arson attempts downplayed. Graphic videos and photos of victims posted online.

Press Low-Key on Wave of Arson by Israel's Arabs

Supertanker Begins Fighting Fire over Ein Hod

The Evergreen Supertanker, the largest fire-fighting plane in the world, has gone into action over Ein Hod, carrying 21,000 gallons of water.

Supertanker Begins Fighting Fire over Ein Hod

'Cautious Optimism' But Fires Still Rage

Fire Chief Shimon Roma announces the worst may be over and "cautious optimism" is at hand but the fire still rages, total control will take time.

'Cautious Optimism' But Fires Still Rage

Youngest Victim was 16-Year Old Volunteer

Elad Riven convinced his mother to take him to his unit. Senior police commander Col. Lior Boker also among dead.

Youngest Victim was 16-Year Old Volunteer

PM Addresses Nation Regarding the Fire in Northern Carmel

Addressing the fire raging in Israel's north, PM Netanyahu thanks foreign countries for assistance and implores Israelis not to be ashamed.

PM Addresses Nation Regarding the Fire in Northern Carmel

Fatal Dive at the Red Sea

Sue Kahana was an experienced diver, and her trip to Sinai was meant to be another joyous occasion. But something went wrong on her 70th dive.

Fatal Dive at the Red Sea