Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city, as he declared the situation a "national emergency." Thick smoke billowed above highways near Jerusalem as firefighters rushed to control wildfires that have injured several people and prompted the military to deploy troops and other resources to help.

Jerusalem: Israel is currently grappling with one of the most devastating wildfires in its history, which has scorched approximately 3,000 acres of land. In response to the escalating situation, authorities have implemented a ban on visitors to all national parks and forests,