The fire broke out in the rural area of Avila in Spain’s Castilla and Leon region was the biggest forest fire recorded in the country this year, with 12,000 hectares of woodland burned since Saturday. Around a thousand people were evacuated in 8 towns of the cities of Solosancho, Riofrio and Sotalbo. The fire was brought under control after two days of extinguishing efforts.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iha-record-forest-fire-in-spain-of-the-year-2021-08-17_07-07-47_261068.mp4?_=1German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, questioning Israel’s continued military actions and urging humane treatment of civilians. Speaking in the Bundestag ahead of the NATO Summit, Merz supported US President Trump’s ceasefire call between Iran and Israel and warned against further regional escalation.
Merz reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to Israel’s security but opposed suspending EU-Israel ties. On Ukraine, he stressed continued support and sanctions against Russia, stating, “Putin only understands the language of power.” He pledged to strengthen Germany’s military and deepen NATO cooperation.
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