Israel Aerospace Industries could have converted passenger planes to refueling planes that can hold water. Israeli government never ordered them. A fire extinguishing plane like one from Greece costs 10-20 million dollars
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Shas spiritual rabbi implies fire raging in northern Israel result of ‘desecration of Shabbat’. Haredi newspapers say disaster ‘a warning sign’, call for personal and public self-scrutiny
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Blaze in north continues to rage for fourth day, mainly in Nir Etzion, Mount Shokef area; 30 firefighting aircraft, including American Supertanker, utilized in extinguishing efforts. Official: We’ll contain fire soon
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Forces fighting wildfire at Hai-Bar nature reserve on Mount Carmel receive reinforcement after running out of water. ‘The flames are 15-20 meters high,’ their commander reports. Fire and rescue commissioner: It’ll take a day or two to contain fire
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Interior minister responds to criticism over firefighting services’ unpreparedness for deadly Carmel blaze, accuses his predecessors of ‘failing to act’
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During press conference at Haifa University, Netanyahu calls Carmel wildfire ‘a unique event,’ says foreign aid ‘heartwarming’. He vows to purchase fleet of firefighting aircraft, help restore damages caused by fire ‘without foot-dragging’
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Police arrest two Usfiya brothers, aged 14 and 16, on suspicion of negligence which caused Carmel blaze. Relatives: Police have no proof they started the fire
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Police say man, 58, and his 21-year-old son fled to Israel, wanted for alleged abuse of at least four female relatives
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(Video) As Russian planes continue fighting Carmel wildfire, government rents Boeing 747-200 modified into aerial firefighting aircraft; plane expected to arrive Saturday night. Palestinian President Abbas telephones PM Netanyahu, offers ‘any help needed’
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16-year-old Elad Riven lost his life while volunteering in battle against Carmel hills fire. Birthday balloons still decorate his home. Mother: He was my whole life
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