"We watched a seemingly endless number of fire engines and other first response vehicles racing up the highway toward Haifa with their sirens wailing."

In a press release Khalon stated that all the relevant authorities reported that there are no budgetary constraints to deal with the crisis.

Israeli forces return fire after shots, mortar shell emanating from Syrian strike southern Golan Heights.

The identity of the alleged thieves remains unknown, according to London-based Arabic newspaper.

As sporadic fires still burn across the country, PM pledges government will confront arsonists with "all its power."

President visits Judean Mountains community where flames consumed 10 homes.

Jewish man calling for revenge attacks also detained.

KKL-JNF foresters have been fighting fires in forests and open spaces around the clock; at this stage, more than 2,750 acres of forest have been burned in 58 wildfires.