Floods sweep Israel: Dozens rescued across country as torrents collapse section of security fence

The water was over a meter high in places, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority.

Amid reports of severe nationwide flooding due to heavy rainfall overnight into Tuesday morning, first responders have rescued dozens of people across the country.

A section of the security fence has also collapsed in the West Bank, Israeli mediareported.

Additionally, Israel Fire and Rescue Authority noted that, among those saved by first responders were 10 people, including a mother and an infant, in the West Bank community of Elkana.

"We received a report of civilians trapped in their homes due to flooding," Shift Commander Reshef Tomer said. "Upon arrival, we made contact with the civilians and evacuated them from their homes unharmed.”

The water was over a meter high in places, according to the authority.

Flooding in home in Elkana, West Bank, November 25, 2025. (CREDIT: SECTION 27A OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT)

Fire and Rescue personnel rescue Israel Natural Gas Lines employee from flooded river

Israel Fire and Rescue personnel also rescued an Israel Natural Gas Lines employee after the Yatir River near Hura overflew its banks and flooded nearby roads in southern Israel.

First responders rescue a truck driver caught in a flood in southern Israel, November 25, 2025. (CREDIT: ISRAEL FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY)

After ongoing rescue efforts, first responders managed to rescue the driver and pull the truck to dry land.

Personnel from Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom, are currently providing medical treatment to the driver on scene.