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Six Foreign Agricultural Workers Injured by Unexploded Ordnance Near Metula Amid Ongoing Northern Border Conflict
Six foreign agricultural workers were injured by unexploded ordnance near Metula in northern Israel, highlighting ongoing risks for farmers amid the northern border conflict. Several fatal incidents have occurred since October 2023, underscoring the dangers of working near the border.
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What happened
- 01Six foreign agricultural workers injured by unexploded ordnance near Metula on Tuesday morning.
- 02Two workers severely injured and evacuated to Rambam Hospital; three others lightly injured.
- 03Northern border farms face constant threats from rockets, missiles, and unexploded ordnance since October 7, 2023.
- 04Several fatal incidents involving foreign and Israeli farmers occurred in 2024 near the northern border.
- 05Metula council head urges diplomatic efforts to disarm Hezbollah, not just military action.
- 06Experts highlight inadequate protection and state responsibility for foreign agricultural workers' safety.
Local officials and experts call for diplomatic efforts to disarm Hezbollah and better protection for vulnerable foreign workers.
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