Explosion Kills One, Injures 19 During School Trip in Northern Israel
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
A munition exploded during a school trip in Israel's Upper Galilee on Monday, killing one person and injuring 19, including children. The victims were from the ORT Ma'alot yeshiva on an annual hike near the Lebanese border. An investigation is underway to determine the munition's origin, with the IDF looking into whether it was Israeli military or Hezbollah-related. Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered swift medical attention for the wounded.
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- One person died and 19 were injured, including children, in a munition explosion during a school trip in Upper Galilee.
- The incident occurred between Manara and Yiftah kibbutzim, near the Lebanese border, during an annual hike by ORT Ma'alot yeshiva students and staff.
- A student reportedly found an unexploded munition, placed it in their bag, and it detonated, though investigations are ongoing.
- The IDF is investigating the munition's origin, considering both Israeli military and Hezbollah sources.
- Rescue efforts involved multiple agencies, including IDF and Hatzalah helicopters and Magen David Adom.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was briefed and ordered prompt evacuation of the injured to hospitals.
A school trip in the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel turned tragic on Monday when a munition exploded, killing one person and injuring 19 others, including several children. The incident occurred between the kibbutzim of Manara and Yiftah, near the Lebanese border. The victims were students and staff from the ORT Ma'alot yeshiva, participating in their annual hike on the Israel National Trail. The mayor of Ma'alot stated that the outing had all necessary authorizations.
Initial reports from fire and rescue services suggest that a student discovered an unexploded munition along the route, picked it up, and placed it in their bag, after which it detonated. The precise circumstances of the explosion are still under investigation. The origin of the munition remains unknown, with the IDF investigating whether it belonged to the Israeli military or originated from Hezbollah. Security sources indicated that the area had been inspected and deemed safe prior to the hike.
The military classified the event as a mass casualty incident and deployed soldiers to assist in rescue operations. IDF and Hatzalah helicopters, along with Magen David Adom teams, were involved in evacuating the injured. The Northern District Police cordoned off the area, and bomb disposal experts are on site to identify the device and search for any other munitions. The public has been urged to avoid the area and report any suspicious objects to emergency services.
The Ministry of Education called the event an "extremely serious incident" and is working with security forces and relevant services to support the students, staff, and families. A psychological support unit, comprising psychologists and social workers, has been established in Ma'alot. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was briefed on the situation and spoke with Magen David Adom Director General Eli Bin, Education Minister Yoav Kisch, and his military secretary. He ordered that the injured be evacuated to hospitals promptly.
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