Education Ministry Defends Route After Student Killed by Unexploded Ordnance

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The Israeli Ministry of Education stated that a school trip route where a student was killed by unexploded ordnance was not in a prohibited area. Minister Yoav Kisch confirmed adherence to JNF restrictions and strict safety instructions were given. A joint investigation by the IDF, police, and the ministry is underway to determine the exact circumstances. The ministry will also review safety protocols for future trips.

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A student was killed by unexploded ordnance during a school trip near Ma'alot.
The Ministry of Education asserts the trip's route was not in a prohibited JNF area.
Strict safety instructions, including avoiding ordnance, were issued for the trip.
The IDF, police, and Ministry of Education are jointly investigating the incident.
The Ministry of Education will re-evaluate safety guidelines for school trips.

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Israel's Minister of Education, Yoav Kisch, stated that the route taken by a school trip where a student was killed by an unexploded ordnance was not in an area prohibited by the Jewish National Fund (JNF). The tragic incident occurred near Ma'alot during a national trip.

The Ministry of Education issued a statement clarifying that it had adhered to the JNF's restrictions, which designated certain areas affected by war damage as off-limits. The ministry also emphasized that strict safety instructions were provided during the trip's approval, including a complete prohibition on touching unexploded ordnance or ammunition.

However, the exact circumstances of the incident and the actual route followed are currently under a joint investigation by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Israel Police, and the Ministry of Education. The ministry stressed the importance of awaiting the full findings of this investigation before determining the cause of the unfortunate event.

Following the incident, the Ministry of Education announced that it will re-evaluate the approval process for outdoor activities in the coming days. This review will be conducted with relevant professional bodies to refine safety guidelines for trips and outdoor excursions.