‘Unexploded bomb’ reportedly causes one death, injuries in Israel
dpajerusalemIsraeli media reported on Monday that one person had died in the north of country following the detonation of what is believed to be an unexploded bomb.Several others w...
An unexploded bomb detonated in northern Israel on Monday, resulting in one death and several injuries, according to Israeli media reports. The Israeli ambulance service, Magen David Adom, confirmed that eight individuals sustained serious or moderate injuries at the scene. The victim, believed to be a teenager, was pronounced dead on the spot.
The incident occurred near the Lebanese border and reportedly involved schoolchildren and teachers who were hiking in the area. Israeli media outlets cited witnesses who stated the victims were likely schoolchildren and teachers.
The Israeli army's initial investigation pointed to the explosion being caused by unexploded cluster munitions belonging to Hezbollah. Ongoing investigations are being conducted, and the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a briefing on the incident. The attack came one day after the Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023.
Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia, had launched rocket attacks from southern Lebanon primarily at northern Israel, justifying the action as support for Hamas. Despite a ceasefire technically in place between Israel and Hezbollah, the conflict continues.
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