Authorities warn against outdoor exercise, with strong winds from Jordan and Saudi Arabia bringing sand storms

6 houses damaged in Gita with 75 families told to leave but later return; homes also evacuated in Zeitan; firefighters battle blazes from ground, air; flames fanned by strong winds

Decision comes with weekend set to see unseasonably high temperatures; nationwide fire ban in effect until November 30

Amnesty International researcher says executions show 'the Syrian government’s disregard for international law, especially right to life'

According to Kan, forensic evidence has been found on the ground that could point to a fire started deliberately; Shin Bet aiding probe

Fresh conflagrations come days after huge wildfire that destroyed large forested area was brought under control; Environmental Protection Ministry lifts air pollution warning

David Horovitz updates listeners on the third day of destructive blazes and on the COVID vaccine campaign; Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren explores the new sugary drink tax

Officials predict decades of rehabilitation for Jerusalem Hills area; residents of 2 communities still can't go home, and some criticize authorities' initial response as too slow

Ten planes, hundreds of firefighters deployed to new defensive line near city's southern flank; police, MDA say they're ready to evacuate Hadassah Hospital in fire's path

Officials say no more danger to homes and many residents being allowed to return after evacuating from large blaze, but PM expresses concern that flames could move toward capital