Motorists forced to abandon cars as 'worst wildfire in decades' rages near Jerusalem

Police and military personnel were seen helping people evacuate the highway connecting Jerusalem to Tel Aviv as wildfires raged near the Israeli capital. Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, declared the situation a national emergency as the fire threatened to reach the city. Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue agency said they treated about 23 people, 13 of whom were taken to hospital Israel facing ‘national emergency’ as it battles worst fires in a decade, says Netanyahu