French president says world leaders nearing agreement on how to help battle blazes and repair damage, though it's unclear whether Brazil will accept offer
Dozens of families told they can return to their homes after firefighters gain control of blaze in historical building that housed Israel's first technological school
Firefighters reportedly targeted with further firebomb as they try to extinguish flames in wooded area alongside Pisgat Zeev; no injuries or damage to property reported
14 treated for smoke inhalation as fire threatens settlement, prompting evacuations; officials warn Israelis to stay away from nature reserves, forests
Help from four countries expected to arrive as officials warn brush fire outbreak could worsen with scorching heat and wind, day after dozens of homes destroyed in blazes
Public Security Minister directs rescue services to prepare for national emergency amid searing heatwave; officials ready to vacate thousands more as 800 blazes ravage country
Route 443 highway shut near Modiin, homes evacuated in Kfar Daniel, Mevo Modiim and Gimzo; 6 firefighting planes in action near Beit Shemesh; emergency call-up of firefighters
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