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Israel Halts Northern Field Trips After Fatal Shelling Incident

Israel's Ministry of Education has suspended field trips in northern conflict zones for 48 hours after a mortar shell killed a 14-year-old student and injured 24 others. The trip had been approved, but a warning about unexploded ordnance was reportedly issued.

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What happened

01A 14-year-old student was killed and 24 others injured by a mortar shell in northern Israel.
02The Ministry of Education suspended field trips in northern conflict zones for 48 hours.
03The trip was reportedly approved, with a warning about unexploded ordnance included in the briefing.
04The ministry is reassessing safety protocols and providing emotional support to those affected.
05Field trips in other parts of Israel will continue with reinforced safety guidelines.

The ministry is reassessing safety protocols and providing emotional support to students and staff. Field trips elsewhere in Israel will continue with enhanced safety measures.

Translated and summarized by baba from Maariv, the latest report. Read Maariv’s original