Israeli Teen Killed by Unexploded Ordnance Buried by Hezbollah
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Fourteen-year-old Yair Wilensky was killed and 23 others injured by an unexploded ordnance detonation during a school trip in the Ramim Ridge area. The explosion was caused by an old cluster bomb fired by Hezbollah. During his funeral, Yair was remembered for his love of nature, compassion, and joy. The Minister of Education promised a full investigation into the incident, which has deeply affected his family and community.
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- Fourteen-year-old Yair Wilensky was killed by an unexploded ordnance during a school trip in the Ramim Ridge.
- The explosion injured 23 other students and staff members, some seriously.
- The ordnance was identified as an old cluster bomb fired by Hezbollah during the recent war.
- Family and friends remembered Yair for his compassion, love of nature, and joy for life.
- The Minister of Education pledged a full investigation into the circumstances of the deadly incident.
- The incident occurred during a trip by students from the Orot Ma'alot high school.
Yair Wilensky, a 14-year-old boy from Ma'alot Tarshiha, was laid to rest on Wednesday in Moshav Hosen after being killed by an unexploded ordnance detonation during a trip in the Ramim Ridge area. The incident occurred on Monday when students from the Orot Ma'alot high school were on a trip in the Upper Galilee. The explosion, caused by an old cluster bomb fired by Hezbollah during the war, also injured 23 other students and staff members, some seriously.
During the funeral, Yair was remembered as a vibrant, compassionate, and sensitive boy who loved nature, animals, and helping others. His mother, Shulamit, tearfully recounted his deep empathy for all living creatures and his passion for hiking and spending quality time together. His older brother, Dov, struggled to cope with the loss, asking Yair to send signs that he is okay and urging attendees to continue his brother's legacy of loving life and the land. His sister, Ayana, who was on her honeymoon abroad when she received the news, expressed her disbelief and asked Yair to watch over the family and the people of Israel.
Yair's youth movement counselor recalled a conversation about why bad things happen in the world, a question that now carries a painful resonance. His high school principal, Rabbi Elad Baruch, described Yair as a student who brought light, joy, and positive energy, and highlighted the bravery of his friends who tried to save him during the incident. The educator, Rabbi Eliezer Moyal, directly blamed Hezbollah for Yair's death, calling it a "terrorist attack" and emphasizing the deep connection to the land of Israel and the determination to continue living there despite the heavy price.
Minister of Education Yoav Kisch attended the funeral and promised the family that the circumstances of the disaster would be thoroughly investigated to provide answers. He also called on the community to support the bereaved family. The incident has left Yair's family with cherished memories of a boy who loved the outdoors, his friends, and was always ready to offer help.
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