Old Explosive Device Near Metula Injures Five Foreign Civilians, One Critically

An old explosive device detonated in an agricultural area near Metula, injuring five foreign civilians, one of them critically. Israeli military, Magen David Adom, and police forces are responding to the scene. Authorities are investigating whether the device is an old munition from the IDF, Hezbollah, or an unexploded rocket.

The Israel Police opened an investigation into the circumstances of the injuries caused by the explosion of a weapon-related item in an open area near Metula. Police bomb disposal experts are en route to examine the site and gather details about the incident. The police urged the public not to touch any fragments or interception parts that may be found in the area, which could be remnants from recent fighting in northern Israel.

Residents and visitors are instructed to report any suspicious or unidentified objects immediately to the police emergency number 100. The incident highlights ongoing risks from unexploded ordnance in the region near the northern border.