With rain also expected amid heatwave, police warn of flash floods; abandoned cars said engulfed by flames in nature reserve near Gaza; 6 rescued when swept out at Sea of Galilee

Fire chief signs order amid concerns the weather conditions could lead to fast-spreading blazes; with some rain also expected, flash flood warnings in east and south

Health and environmental protection ministries join call to not celebrate with traditional fires, of which tens of thousands are expected to be lit across the country