Six planes and dozens of firefighting units battle blaze that fire commissioner says was likely human-started, though not clear if deliberately or through negligence

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

In letter to PM, ex-commanders say independent investigation needed to prevent future calamities; one says festivities should be halted for 4-5 years until proper safety in place

Firefighting planes renew aerial bombardments of flames; commander says residents not in danger 'at this stage' as majority allowed to return

More than 5,000 evacuated from homes in Nof Hagalil near Nazareth, thousands more forced to flee as 250 wildfires sparked by heatwave hit communities across Israel, West Bank

Drill aimed at improving coordination between the two forces and teaching new skills; PA Civil Defense chief meets his Israeli counterpart