20 wounded, incl. children, in explosion apparently caused by unexploded munition near Lebanese border
At least 12 people were injured, including several children, in an explosion near the Lebanese border that was apparently caused by an unexploded munition.
According to the Magen David Adom ambulance service, around 20 people from a group of teachers and schoolchildren were wounded, with one in criticial, two in serious and three in moderate condition. Another around 15 of the injured are in good condition.
The exact cause of the explosion close to the Pe’er observation point, near the city of Kiryat Shmona in the Upper Galilee panhandle, is still being investigated.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he has been updated on the details of the incident and discussed it with MDA Director General Eli Bin, Education Minister Yoav Kisch and his Military Secretary.
