Pakistan, May 1 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a national emergency as the country battles its worst wildfires in a decade. Fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, the fires erupted near Jerusalem, forcing the evacuation of multiple towns and the closure of the main highway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Thick smoke and fast-spreading flames have overwhelmed fire crews, with dozens reported injured, including pregnant women and children.

Emergency services, backed by police and the military, are working around the clock to control the blaze. Fire Chief Eyal Caspi stated that aircraft were grounded due to dangerous weather, shifting the focus to saving lives on the ground. So far, Magen David Adom has treated ...