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Suspicious Item Found Near Jerusalem Identified as Old Ordnance

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Suspicious Item Found Near Jerusalem Identified as Old Ordnance

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Hebrew · 8 newsrooms covering

Police discovered a suspicious object, believed to be old unexploded ordnance, in the Eshtaol Forest near Jerusalem. Border Police secured the area, and bomb disposal experts are working to neutralize the item. A controlled explosion is anticipated, and the public is urged to report suspicious items to the police immediately.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Police found suspected old unexploded ordnance in the Eshtaol Forest near Jerusalem.
  • Border Police secured the area and evacuated civilians.
  • Bomb disposal technicians are on-site to handle the munition.
  • A controlled explosion is expected in the vicinity.
  • The public is instructed to report suspicious items and not approach them.
Suspicious Item Found Near Jerusalem Identified as Old Ordnance
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Israeli police responded to a report of a suspicious object discovered by a civilian in the Eshtaol Forest area, near Jerusalem. The object is suspected to be unexploded ordnance from an old munition. Border Police forces from the Mateh Yehuda station were dispatched to secure the area and evacuate civilians for their safety. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the Jerusalem district are currently on-site examining and handling the item. A loud explosion is expected in the area as part of the disposal process. Police are reminding the public not to approach, touch, or move any suspicious objects or suspected munitions. Instead, they should move away from the area and immediately report it to the emergency services by calling 100, allowing professionals to handle the situation.

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