Teenager killed as unexploded ordnance detonates in northern Israel

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

A 15-year-old was killed and about 20 people injured when unexploded ordnance detonated during a school trip in northern Israel near the Lebanese border.

A 15-year-old was killed and approximately 20 people injured when unexploded ordnance detonated during a school trip in northern Israel near the Lebanese border. Israeli police identified the blast as being caused by unexploded ordnance, though the army is investigating which side the munition originated from. The explosion occurred near the communities of Manara and Yiftah, with students and teachers from a religious high school among the injured.

UPI reports that investigators believe a student found the munition and picked it up, possibly placing it in their backpack, before it exploded minutes later. The Israeli military said the munition had fallen in the area but did not explode on contact. Three people were seriously injured and at least 10 sustained less serious injuries. Students from ORT Ma'alot schools were on an authorised hiking trip to the Naftali Mountains Forest when the incident occurred.

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz expressed condolences to the victim's family, and the government has launched an investigation into the cause. Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy said he would order restrictions on hikes in the area for several days while authorities search for additional munitions and hazards. The region remains tense following months of military operations near the Lebanon border, with heavy Israeli military deployment continuing in the north.

How it is being reported

• Teenager killed, more injured in explosion on Israeli school tripOne teenager was killed and more people were injured when a Hezbollah munition exploded while Israeli students were on a school trip on Monday.UPI · 12 Oct, 20:17
• Blast kills teenager, injures dozens in northern IsraelA 15-year-old was killed and around 20 people injured when unexploded ordnance detonated in northern Israel.Al Jazeera · 12 Oct, 17:44
• Explosion in northern Israel, students and teachers injuredAbout 20 people has been injured by an unexploded ordnance, police say, according to preliminary indications.Al Jazeera · 12 Oct, 14:15

In this story: Israel · Lebanon · Hezbollah · Israel Katz · Gideon Saar · ORT Ma'alot schools

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