Mayor says he's hoping for 'an environmentally friendly and an even more impressive alternative' next year; culture minister urges other municipal heads to follow suit

Suspects shoot fireworks at building as medical staff hides inside until law enforcement arrives to scatter protesters upset that site closed for the day

Israeli explosives consultant shores up assumption that fireworks, easily ignited in hot weather, set off massive explosion of nearby store of fertilizer

Fireworks and gunshots ring throughout West Bank, East Jerusalem for hours, leading to 41 arrests; Hamas bans celebratory shooting in attempt to crack down on dangerous custom

Pyrotechnics set off Saturday morning to mark the release of grades from matriculation exams

While a number of exceptions will light up their skies for holiday, most mayors cancel annual festive tradition, citing desire to save funds and avoid crowding