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Fire fighters put out a forest fire in Tirat Carmel near the northern city of Haifa December 3, 2010
Friday, Dec. 03, 2010

Open quoteWe have to admit that our firefighting services cannot handle a forest fire backed by such a strong wind. We don't have the means for it.Close quote

  • BENJAMIN NETANYAHU,
  • Israeli Prime Minister, speaking as international assistance helped his country battle a huge forest fire that has killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands
Photo: Nir Elias / Reuters | Source: AP