Israel facing ‘national emergency’ as massive wildfires burn towards Jerusalem with 18 suspects arrested over arson

ISRAEL is facing a “national emergency” as rapidly spreading wildfires burn towards Jerusalem.

Cops have arrested 18 suspects on suspicion of arson following the monster inferno.

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Shocking footage shows thick black smoke above highways in Jerusalem.

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, warned that the fires could reach the city of Jerusalem and declared a “national emergency”.

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