Ofakim School's Unannounced Terror Drill on Oct. 7 Anniversary Sparks Outrage
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
An elementary school in Ofakim, Israel, held an unannounced terror drill on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, causing distress to students and outrage among parents. The drill involved students hiding in darkened classrooms, with some reporting dramatic elements like banging on doors. The Education Ministry deemed the timing inappropriate and is reviewing the incident with the school, which has apologized. The municipality called the event a "lapse in judgment" and suspended similar drills pending review.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ofakim elementary school held an unannounced terror drill on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks.
- Students reported distress, including vomiting and fear, after the simulated attack drill.
- The school administration denied claims of a "terrorist with a knife" shout during the drill.
- The Education Ministry called the drill's timing "inappropriate" and is reviewing the incident.
- The school apologized, and the municipality called the event a "lapse in judgment."
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