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Cluster Bomb Kills Israeli Student, Wounds 23 on School Trip

A cluster munition, likely fired by Hezbollah, exploded on Monday in northern Israel, killing one student and injuring 23 during a school trip. The device is believed to have been launched between mid-March and early April, with thousands of unexploded munitions remaining in the area.

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What happened

01A cluster munition killed one student and injured 23 during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday.
02The unexploded ordnance is believed to be a Hezbollah cluster bomb launched between mid-March and early April.
03Thousands of unexploded munitions from Hezbollah are estimated to remain scattered across northern Israel.
04Education Minister Yoav Kisch is considering suspending school trips in northern Israel.
05The school trip was on a trail with a posted sign prohibiting entry.
06Police Commissioner Dani Levy is also considering halting school trips in the area.

Authorities are considering halting school trips in northern Israel following the incident. The school group was on a trail with a posted warning sign prohibiting entry.

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