Cluster Bomblets Found Near Hiking Trails After Previous Disaster
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Thirty-six unexploded cluster bomblets were found on the Ramim Ridge last Friday, weeks after a previous incident in the area. Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern sent an urgent letter to military commanders demanding a comprehensive sweep and closure of the area, which is popular with hikers and families. The discovery raises concerns about public safety and the potential for further accidents.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- 36 unexploded cluster bomblets were found on the Ramim Ridge last Friday.
- Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern demanded an immediate military sweep of the area.
- The Ramim Ridge is a popular daily destination for hikers and families.
- The discovery follows a previous incident in the same region affecting students.
- The mayor expressed deep concern for public safety and human life.
Thirty-six unexploded cluster bomblets were discovered last Friday in the Ramim Ridge area, just weeks after a serious incident in the same region that affected students from Ma'alot. The discovery prompted Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern to send an urgent letter to the Commander of the Northern Command, Rafi Milu, and other regional military leaders.
In his letter, Stern expressed deep shock and concern for public safety, emphasizing that the Ramim Ridge is a daily destination for hikers, cyclists, families, children, and teenagers, including those on the Israel Trail. He warned that the presence of unexploded ordnance in an area frequented by civilians poses a severe and tangible threat to human life.
Stern urged the IDF and Northern Command to immediately conduct a comprehensive sweep of the ridge and surrounding areas, erect clear warning signs, and block access to suspected zones until the search is complete. He also requested that safety guidelines be issued to the public and a clear timeline for remediation be provided, ensuring the area's safety before its reopening.
The mayor mentioned that as Kiryat Shmona returns to routine, the municipality plans to revive the "Extreme K8" climbing and extreme sports festival, which took place before the war and evacuation. Stern requested an update from military commanders on when the area can be safely used again.