Century-Old British Missile Fragment Found Near Israeli Resilience Farm

A British missile fragment, estimated to be about 100 years old, was discovered recently near the "Island of Peace" farm in the Benjamin region of the West Bank. The unexploded ordnance was exposed by recent rainfall and found by the security department of the Benjamin Regional Council. A sapper arrived shortly after and safely detonated the munition in a controlled explosion.

The discovery occurred near Highway 437, close to the Yinnon and "Island of Peace - For Security Forces' Wounded" farms. The "Island of Peace" farm, established with the support of the Benjamin Council by Shivi and Or Cohen Erezi from the settlement of Alon, serves as a resilience center for wounded IDF soldiers and security personnel. Shivi Cohen Erezi, who himself suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, initially sought a quiet natural space for personal solace. Over time, the farm evolved into a vital resource for dozens of wounded soldiers and security forces from the region, offering them open spaces, activities, and a respite from their recovery routines.

Yisrael Gantz, Head of the Benjamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, commented on the discovery. He noted the unique juxtaposition of an artifact from the region's past being found near a farm dedicated to providing peace and healing for contemporary security forces' wounded. Gantz highlighted the contrast between the "relic from the past" and the farm that helps "today's war wounded find a place to strengthen and gather strength."