“We are always on call to protect Israel,” the IDF stated.
For the 1st time, “Shimshon” C-130J Super Hercules aircraft were being used to put out wildfires in Jerusalem, the IDF announced in a tweet Tuesday evening.
Since Monday afternoon, Israel has been battling massive wildfires in the forested Jerusalem hills just west of the capital. Many homes were burned down, as well as a winery and a psychiatric hospital.
Airborne search and rescue Unit 669 & Home Front Command troops were also on the ground to help extinguish the flames, which now appear to be under control.
For the 1st time, “Shimshon” C-130J Super Hercules aircraft are being operated to put out wildfires in Jerusalem. Airborne search and rescue Unit 669 & Home Front Command troops are also on the ground to help extinguish the flames.
We are always on call to protect Israel. pic.twitter.com/JNy6zjcq9n
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 17, 2021
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