Israeli Lawmaker Prays for Injured After Northern Blast
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Knesset Member Yaakov Asher visited Meron to pray for 19 people injured, including three seriously, in a blast that killed a 15-year-old boy during a school trip in northern Israel. Initial reports suggest a student may have placed the explosive device in their bag before it detonated. Prime Minister Netanyahu was briefed and emphasized swift medical care for the wounded.
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- Knesset Member Yaakov Asher prayed for 19 injured in a northern Israel blast that killed a 15-year-old.
- The explosion occurred during a school trip near Kibbutz Naot Mordechai in the Upper Galilee.
- Investigators suspect a student placed the explosive device in their bag before it detonated.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu received updates and stressed rapid medical evacuation for the wounded.
- The incident happened during the ongoing election campaign in Israel.
Knesset Member Yaakov Asher, chairman of the United Torah Judaism party, visited Meron on Monday to pray for the recovery of those injured in a serious incident in the northern region. The blast occurred earlier that day in the Ramim Ridge area near the northern border, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old boy and injuries to approximately 19 others. Among the wounded, three sustained serious injuries, and about ten suffered moderate to light wounds.
The explosion took place in an open area near Kibbutz Naot Mordechai in the Upper Galilee during a school trip for middle and high school students. Initial investigations suggest that a student may have placed the explosive device, identified as a "nafel" (unexploded ordnance), into their personal bag before it detonated. Officials noted that the incident could have been far more severe, potentially occurring on a bus.
Emergency services, including Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulances and helicopters, as well as Israeli Air Force helicopters, were dispatched to the scene. MDA's Jordan Region Director, Itzik Shushan, described a rapid response with numerous ambulances, intensive care units, and an MDA helicopter. The father of one of the students confirmed the trip was officially approved and organized, requesting prayers for all the injured.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was briefed on the incident and spoke with MDA Director-General Eli Bin and Minister of Education Yoav Kisch. He emphasized the need for swift evacuation of the injured to hospitals and is continuing to hold ongoing situation assessments. Asher's visit to Meron occurs amidst the ongoing election campaign, with United Torah Judaism members actively touring the country.
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