An extreme heatwave drove temperatures far above 40 degrees from Israel's north to its south. New records set in the northern town of Safed, the Western Galilee, Arad Maale Adumim and other areas.

Israel's current heatwave is expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing extreme temperatures and intense heat across Israel.

An extreme heatwave drove temperatures far above 40 degrees from Israel's north to its south. New records set in the northern town of Safed, the Western Galilee, Arad Maale Adumim…

Temperatures did not drop below 36C in Sedom, Israel on Tuesday night, while several parts of Jordan stayed above 35C on Monday