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Ofakim School's Unannounced Terror Drill on Oct. 7 Anniversary Sparks Outrage
An elementary school in Ofakim, Israel, held an unannounced terror drill on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, causing distress to students and outrage among parents. The drill involved students hiding in darkened classrooms, with some reporting dramatic elements like banging on doors.
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What happened
- 01Ofakim elementary school held an unannounced terror drill on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks.
- 02Students reported distress, including vomiting and fear, after the simulated attack drill.
- 03The school administration denied claims of a "terrorist with a knife" shout during the drill.
- 04The Education Ministry called the drill's timing "inappropriate" and is reviewing the incident.
- 05The school apologized, and the municipality called the event a "lapse in judgment."
The Education Ministry deemed the timing inappropriate and is reviewing the incident with the school, which has apologized. The municipality called the event a "lapse in judgment" and suspended similar drills pending review.
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