Wind-fueled fires in Israel are tearing through brush outside Jerusalem, prompting the evacuation of residents and leaving more than a dozen people hospitalized.

The fires interrupted memorial day ceremonies, and Israel’s top firefighter called the blazes “one of the toughest events” he has faced.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Italy and Croatia were expected to send three firefighting planes to assist. Israel has also reached out to Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, and other nations.