After international assistance from countries such as Greece, Cyprus, Italy and other European nations, Israeli authorities reported making progress in wildfires that erupted around Jerusalem. Authorities said they detained more than a dozen individuals who had suspected involvement in the fires.

Raging wildfires that threatened Jerusalem are finally under control, Israel’s fire and rescue service has said, following a 30-hour battle as aid arrived from Europe. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and allowed evacuees to return to their homes in Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.