Northern Israel Explosion Injures at Least 12 Tourists, Including Children

The casualties, who were part of a tourist group that included schoolchildren and teachers, sustained injuries of varying severity. While early estimates of the wounded ranged from about 10 to approximately 20, most outlets reported that 12 or 13 people were injured. According to Vesty, four individuals sustained serious injuries, with one in critical condition, and children were among the wounded.

Rescue operations involved a large-scale emergency response, including 14 ambulances and helicopters from the IDF and Magen David Adom. The wounded were evacuated to Rambam Hospital in Haifa, Ziv Hospital, and the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya. Following the incident, a state of alert was declared along the northern border, and army forces were stationed in the area.

Police, forensic teams, and military experts are investigating the circumstances of the blast. Initial assessments suggest the explosion was caused by old, unexploded ordnance, possibly a shell or a misfired projectile, that detonated in the open field.