Rains cause flooding throughout Israel, road closures in south; several people rescued

Following heavy rains overnight and this morning, flooding has been reported in northern and southern Israel, with several roads closed in the south due to rising waters.

First responders have extracted a number of people who became trapped by floodwaters.

In the Negev, a man was rescued from after becoming stranded atop his vehicle.

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