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Sister Recounts Horror of Learning Brother Died in Ordnance Blast
Ayana, sister of 13-year-old Yair Wilensky, recounted the tragic moment she learned of his death in an unexploded ordnance blast during a school trip. Yair, an Israeli fencing champion, was killed on the Ramim Ridge, with 24 others injured.
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What happened
- 01Ayana learned of her brother Yair Wilensky's death from a scream on the phone while on her honeymoon.
- 02Yair Wilensky, 13, was killed by an unexploded ordnance blast during a school trip on the Ramim Ridge.
- 03Twenty-four other students and staff were injured in the incident.
- 04Ayana questioned the safety of the chosen route and the presence of ordnance in the area.
- 05Yair Wilensky was the Israeli fencing champion and known for his energetic personality.
- 06The Ministry of Education stated the trip followed approved procedures and safety guidelines.
Ayana, who was on her honeymoon in Indonesia, expressed questions about the trip's route and the area's ordnance-filled nature. The incident is under investigation, with the Ministry of Education stating procedures were followed.
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