Firefighting teams prevent blaze from reaching Tel Gezer, which suffered minor damage in inferno last year; no reports of injuries

Initial probe finds faults in operation that led to deaths of two firefighters, as well as the 20-year-old they were trying to save, after he fell into a shaft in Deir al-Asad

Performance at popular Shuni amphitheater canceled, traffic diverted due to conflagration

After estimated 300,000 homes lose power, Electric Corp blames management firm for failing to prepare, latter blames weather, malfunctions, and minister points to last government

Temperatures reach as high as 111.2°F with wind speeds reaching nearly 30 mph, as authorities scramble to prevent civilian harm and major property damage

Fire service braces for potential conflagrations after some 170 blazes broke out during last weekend's heatwave

Law enforcement says man in his 20s caught when he attempted to pass heavy mechanized vehicle gate as it opened early Friday

Train service delayed due to damaged signaling equipment, with strong winds fanning flames; blaze also erupts at Biriya Forest in Upper Galilee

Victims taken to Soroka Medical Center as police and rescue services assess situation, try to identify substance

Police say Israel Airports Authority received report from pilot of crash landing but then lost touch with him as aircraft engine apparently failed