Located in the heart of the Jerusalem forest, the scenic area is replete with trenches and ancient dovecotes marking its history from the times of King David to David Ben-Gurion

Wildfires near capital's suburb under control; vehicle and pedestrian access blocked; no injuries or damage reported

Authorities confident blazes were deliberately set, with assessments leaning toward nationalistic attacks from West Bank rather than negligence; 2,650 dunams scorched

Fire services began evacuating residents of Kibbutz Ma'ale Hahamisha; Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train service halted