Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Kills Teen, Injures 24 During Israeli School Trip
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A 14-year-old boy was killed and 24 others injured by a Hezbollah cluster bomb during a school trip in the Upper Galilee. The explosive, found by a student, detonated when his backpack was thrown. Police are considering halting school trips to reassess safety. Hospitals are treating victims for shrapnel and blast injuries, with mental health support being provided to families.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A Hezbollah cluster bomb killed a 14-year-old and injured 24 during an Israeli school trip.
- The explosive detonated after a student found it, took photos, and threw his backpack containing it.
- Police Commissioner Dani Levi is considering a temporary halt to school trips to review safety protocols.
- Two teenagers sustained serious injuries from shrapnel wounds, while others suffered moderate and mild injuries.
- Hospitals are treating victims for shrapnel and blast trauma, and mental health support is being offered.
A deadly explosion during a school trip in the Upper Galilee on Monday killed a 14-year-old boy and injured 24 others, according to the IDF. Preliminary investigations suggest the blast was caused by a Hezbollah cluster munition left in the area. The incident occurred during a trip by students from the Orot Ma'alot Yeshiva to the Ramim Ridge.
New details reveal that one student found the munition, took a photo with it, and shared it with family. The explosive was then passed among six other students, who also posed for pictures. The student who initially found it placed the munition in his backpack and threw it towards a group of teachers and students, causing the fatal explosion upon impact with the ground. The deceased student was sitting near where the backpack landed.
Among the injured is Rabbi Yaakov Weitzman, who was accompanying the students. He sustained injuries requiring prayers for his recovery. The police commissioner, Dani Levi, stated he is considering temporarily halting school trips to re-evaluate safety risks for students. He held a situation assessment at the scene with the commander of the Northern District, Meir Eliyahu, and other officials.
MDA reported that 24 injured individuals were evacuated to hospitals: two in serious condition, ten in moderate condition (including two adults and eight teenagers), and 12 in mild condition. First responders described a difficult scene, with some students attempting to provide aid to their peers before medical teams arrived. The two seriously injured teenagers suffered shrapnel wounds. The deceased boy was found unconscious, and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
Victims were transported to Ziv Medical Center in Safed, the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, and Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa. Hospitals reported treating patients for head and limb injuries, shrapnel wounds, and blast trauma. The Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services is coordinating support for the affected families, and mental health support services have been established.
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