Ukraine to send firefighting plane to assist in efforts to extinguish fires in Israel

<p>A fire broke out on Wednesday night in a cardboard warehouse in Bat Yam. Five firefighting crews were initially dispatched to the scene, and were later reinforced to ten crews.</p><p>The fire is located beneath a building, impacting a combined hostel and hospital structure. Firefighters are searching for trapped individuals and working to extinguish the blaze.</p>

<p>A 17-year-old teen was seriously injured in a violent incident in Kiryat Gat.</p><p>Magen David Adom paramedics provided him with medical treatment and evacuated him to Barzilai Hospital.</p>

<p>The Israel Police announced that all roads that were closed to traffic as a result of Wednesday fire have been reopened.</p>

<p>Fire and Rescue Service said that 155 firefighting crews are still operating at full capacity at all fire hotspots in the Judean Lowlands area.</p><p>At this stage, the fire has not yet been contained.</p>

Hashem intends for us to fight for ourselves and strengthens our efforts, but only if we recognize that our strength comes from Him.

Natasha Hausdorff, a prominent member of UK Lawyers For Israel, was honored with a torch lighting for Independence Day.

President Isaac Herzog held a ceremony for Independence Day honoring 120 outstanding soldiers from all parts of the IDF.