Israeli School Continues Field Trips After Deadly Blast
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
A deadly explosion during a school field trip in northern Israel killed a 15-year-old student and injured 24 others, prompting an investigation. The head of the yeshiva confirmed all permissions were obtained and vowed to continue field trips, with the Minister of Education visiting the school. Several students and teachers remain hospitalized, some in serious condition. The Ministry of Education and security forces are investigating the incident, which involved unexploded ordnance.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A field trip explosion killed 15-year-old Elazar Yair Wilensky and injured 24 others in northern Israel.
- The head of the yeshiva stated the route was approved and vowed to continue field trips.
- Minister of Education Yoav Kisch visited the affected school and pledged support.
- Several students and teachers remain hospitalized, with two in serious condition.
- The IDF and police are investigating the incident, which may involve unexploded ordnance.
The Minister of Education, Yoav Kisch, visited the ORT Ma'alot high school yeshiva on Tuesday, following a fatal explosion during a field trip in the Ramim Ridge near the northern border. The incident resulted in the death of 15-year-old Elazar Yair Wilensky and injured 24 other students and teachers. Rabbi Elad Baruch, the head of the yeshiva, stated that the route was approved by Israel Trails and that all necessary permissions were obtained. He added that the school intends to continue its field trips, with Minister Kisch expressing a desire to join the next excursion. Rabbi Baruch praised the bravery of the eighth-grade students who, despite their young age, demonstrated leadership by creating tourniquets and coordinating with emergency services. He noted that one student remains in serious condition with a head injury from shrapnel, while the other injured individuals, including two teachers and a guide, are out of danger and recovering. Psychological support teams have been deployed to assist students, families, and staff. The Ma'alot-Tarshiha municipality expressed condolences to the Wilensky family and pledged ongoing support. Ziv Medical Center in Safed reported that 13 patients were hospitalized, with two teenagers in serious but stable condition in pediatric intensive care. Rambam Medical Center in Haifa reported a teacher in serious condition after surgery and three teenagers with shrapnel injuries. In response to the tragedy, planned field trips in the north for the next two days have been canceled. The Ministry of Education announced it would request the IDF investigate routes near the conflict line, emphasizing that the trip had received security approval. The ministry clarified that the route was not in a restricted area and that safety instructions, including a ban on touching unexploded ordnance, were provided. The IDF and police are conducting a joint investigation with the Ministry of Education to determine the full circumstances of the incident.
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