Several countries have mobilized to answer Israel's plea for help in efforts to contain the disastrous wildfires that have broken in a number of spots across the state. Many countries have come to the rescue, including Greece, Cyprus, Croatia and Russia. <br/><br/>Firefighting planes and teams from Greece and Cyprus landed in Israel yesterday and joined the battle with wildfire over Haifa. Two of Russia's giant Beriev be-200 aircrafts were also sent to assist with the operation. France, Italy and Turkey have also offered to help Israel. <br/><br/>Due to a shortage of firefighting aircraft, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested foreign aid to extinguish the devastating blazes. <br/><br/>The fires began in Zichron Ya'akov on Tuesday and have since spread throughout the country, pushed by extreme dryness and strong winds and forcing tens of thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes.