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Unmarked Danger Zone: Students Injured by Unexploded Ordnance in Restricted Area

By ליאור דטל

Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba

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An unexploded ordnance incident on Monday occurred in an area not approved for excursions, which was neither marked nor closed despite being declared off-limits by KKL-JNF in May 2025. Access remained possible via an unmarked trail, and KKL-JNF stated complete closure is impractical. Questions are being raised about the conduct of the Ministry of Education, local authorities, and security bodies.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

Students were injured by unexploded ordnance in an area declared off-limits by KKL-JNF.
The restricted area was not marked or physically closed to visitors.
Access was possible via an unmarked trail, despite KKL-JNF's safety closure notice.
KKL-JNF stated that completely blocking access to the large area is practically impossible.
Authorities including the Ministry of Education and security bodies are under scrutiny.

An initial investigation into an unexploded ordnance incident that occurred on Monday reveals that the explosion took place in an area not approved for excursions by the Ministry of Education. The site, declared off-limits to visitors by KKL-JNF (Jewish National Fund) in May 2025, was neither marked nor physically closed to the public. Access to the area was possible via a permitted hiking trail, but this entry point was not blocked or signposted.

KKL-JNF stated that completely blocking access to the large area is practically impossible. The organization, which lacks the authority to approve excursions or physically seal off areas, did inform the Ministry of Education that the site was closed for safety reasons. Significant questions are being raised regarding the conduct of various authorities, including the Ministry of Education, the local authority, and security bodies.