Israel Police Deny 18 Arson Arrests As Netanyahu Claims Palestinian Incitement In Jerusalem Wildfire

Israeli Prime Minister has said that 18 people have been arrested so far on suspicion of helping to ignite wildfires near Jerusalem. Speaking at an event in Jerusalem, Netanyahu claimed that one of the suspects was caught in the act of arson. “It’s not a simple thing, there is harm to nature and also harm to people, and we’re holding 18 people at the moment who are suspected of arson, one of whom was caught in the act”, Benjamin Netanyahu said on May 1.The prime minister said he is “sure that we will succeeded in dealing with this challenge as well.” “We’re doing everything we can to thwart the fire and rehabilitate what was destroyed,” he added. The remarks came as Israeli firefighting teams tackled wildfires near Jerusalem for a second day.The fires broke out on April 30 along the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway, prompting police to shut the roads and evacuate residents from nearby areas. .Rescue agency Magen David Adom said it treated 23 people on April 30, mostly for smoke inhalation and burns. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION1:58 NETANYAHU ALLEGES PALESTINIAN “INCITEMENT,” EXPERT SAYS…4:28 EVACUEES ALLOWED HOME; ROADS REOPENED