Old Munitions Found in Forest Prompt Controlled Explosion
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Police sappers and Border Police responded to a report of old munitions found by a civilian in the Eshtaol Forest on Wednesday. The area was secured and bystanders evacuated while sappers worked to neutralize the dangerous ordnance. A controlled explosion is expected, and residents may hear a loud noise. The public is urged to report suspicious items and not approach them.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Old munitions were discovered by a civilian in the Eshtaol Forest on Wednesday.
- Police sappers and Border Police secured the area and evacuated bystanders.
- A controlled explosion is expected as part of the neutralization process.
- Authorities are reminding the public not to approach suspicious items.
- The discovery prompted a police response and safety warnings.
Police sappers and Border Police forces were dispatched to the Eshtaol Forest in the Mateh Yehuda region on Wednesday afternoon after a civilian reported discovering old and dangerous munitions. The discovery was made by a hiker who alerted the police via the 100 emergency number. Border Police officers quickly arrived, secured the area, and evacuated bystanders to prevent any danger. Jerusalem District Police sappers are currently working to neutralize the ordnance. Authorities have warned residents that a controlled explosion is expected in the Eshtaol area as part of the neutralization process, and a loud noise may be heard. Police are using the incident to remind the public to never approach or touch suspicious objects resembling ammunition or weapons, but to immediately move away and report them to the police.
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