8 firefighting planes slated to arrive today from Italy and Cyprus

A firefighting plane try to extinguish a large fire near Ein Nakuba, May 11, 2024. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
A firefighting plane try to extinguish a large fire near Ein Nakuba, May 11, 2024. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)

Firefighters are still battling blazes at 11 locations on the outskirts of Jerusalem, the Fire and Rescue Service says in an update. Seven towns remain evacuated.

10 firefighting planes are taking part in the effort along with 119 firefighting teams, the statement says.

Eight firefighting planes are slated to arrive today from Cyprus and Italy, the Fire Service adds.

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