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Israel wildfires spread near Jerusalem, drawing national emergency declaration from Netanyahu

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71% Informative

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns that rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city.

Netanyahu declares the situation a "national emergency" Israel 's Magen David Adom rescue agency says 23 people have been treated for smoke inhalation and burns.

Police close the main Jerusalem - Tel Aviv highway and evacuate residents along the route.

Israel Defense Forces deploy troops and other resources to help.

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73

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72

Neutral language

83

Article tone

formal

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English

Language complexity

59

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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