Eshtaol

Extensive damage near Beit Shemesh following Iran missile strike

Iranian missile barrage causes damage in Eshtaol, along with light injuries to 13 people.

13 injured near Beit Shemesh following launches from Iran

Vyacheslav Vidmant, 52, named as victim of Friday missile launch from Iran; 13 injured in missile strike near Beit Shemesh.

Incitement on social media:

'Go out and burn the forests - for Gaza'

Calls for set fire to Israel's forests and settlements circulating on Palestinian Arab social media groups.

Heritage Minister: Widespread fires caused by arson terror

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu slams 'whitewashing of the arson phenomenon,' blames official sources for ignoring intentional arson terror attacks.

Fire Services Commander:

'This may be the largest fire in Israel’s history'

Exactly one week after a massive forest fire left over 10,000 dunams scorched, forest fire reignites in five locations, encouraged by strong winds. Fire and Rescue Service calls in all forces nationally.

Forest fires mostly contained, battle to extinguish them ongoing

At least 10,000 dunams burned in Judea; fire contained but not yet extinguished.

Wildfires near Jerusalem

Firefighting efforts continue, residents allowed to return home

Large-scale fires rage near Jerusalem. Residents of evacuated communities permitted to return to their homes. Firefighters working to contain the blaze. Border Police officer moderately injured, three firefighters sustain minor injuries.

IKEA opens new store in Beit Shemesh region

Furniture giant IKEA opens sixth branch in Israel, with new store west of Jerusalem, in Beit Shemesh district.