Teenager Killed in Northern Israel School Trip Disaster

Elazar Yair Wilensky, a ninth-grade student at the Ort Ma'alot high school, died on Monday during a school trip in northern Israel. Wilensky, the youngest of five siblings, is survived by his parents, three sisters, and one brother. His family described him as a beloved, joyful young man whose future was cut short, stating, "Yair was a child of life. Smart and wise, full of joy, a good and loved friend, with his whole future ahead of him." The Ma'alot Tarshiha municipality expressed deep sorrow over the student's death. Mayor Moti Ben David, his deputies, city council members, and the municipal administration offered condolences to the Wilensky family. The municipality is continuing to support the families affected by the disaster, with welfare and educational psychological service teams providing emotional assistance to students, families, and staff. The municipality called for prayers for the full recovery of the injured and announced that details of Elazar Yair's funeral would be released later. The Wilensky family requested privacy and asked that the media refrain from seeking interviews or comments during this difficult time.