Thousands flee bushfires as Israel alleges 'arson terror'

Tens of thousands of Israelis fled raging bushfires in the northern city of Haifa Thursday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said any proof of arson would be treated as "terror". Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan said up to half of a spate of fires had been "arson terror", while another minister appeared to point a finger at the country's Arab minority -- drawing fierce rebukes from Arab Israeli leaders. Some residents were trapped in their homes as the army called up reservists to support firefighters struggling to cope with a third day of blazes.