A 14-year-old student injured in today's deadly explosion in northern Israel told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that another student had been handling the unexploded munition and unscrewed part of it shortly before…

A 14-year-old student injured in today's deadly explosion in northern Israel told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that another student had been handling the unexploded munition and unscrewed part of it shortly before it detonated. Eitan Masouri, who was struck by shrapnel in the neck, spoke to Netanyahu during the prime minister's visit to Rambam Hospital in Haifa. "We stopped to eat, and one of the students noticed it had a threaded part. He unscrewed it, and then it exploded," Masouri recounted. He described students being thrown backward by the explosion, with some landing in nearby bushes. Despite bleeding from his neck, Masouri said he attempted to help a friend who had suffered injuries to his head and leg. Following the visit, Netanyahu instructed officials to strengthen public warnings about the dangers of unexploded ordnance and expand searches for additional munitions. Education Minister Yoav Kisch, who also visited the hospital, announced that school field trips near the northern border and northern Golan would be suspended for 48 hours, with scheduled trips redirected to alternative routes. Kisch said the original hike had received all necessary approvals, including clearance for the route, but that safety procedures would now be reviewed following the explosion.

The IDF has formally acknowledged that a Hezbollah cluster munition was likely responsible for today's explosion during a school hike on Ramim Ridge in northern Israel, which killed a 15-year-old boy. According to the…

The IDF has formally acknowledged that a Hezbollah cluster munition was likely responsible for today's explosion during a school hike on Ramim Ridge in northern Israel, which killed a 15-year-old boy. According to the IDF Spokesperson, a preliminary investigation indicates that the explosive device was likely left behind by Hezbollah during the fighting. The military emphasized that the circumstances remain under investigation. Following the incident, Israel's police commissioner said authorities may consider reducing or temporarily suspending school field trips while reviewing whether hiking areas can be safely accessed by students. "We may reduce or suspend the field trips to determine whether we are putting the children at risk," the commissioner said. MDA previously confirmed 19 people injured, including two seriously and three moderately. A subsequent report placed the number of injured at 24, although the higher figure has not yet been officially confirmed.

UPDATE: Hezbollah Cluster Munition Believed Responsible for Deadly Explosion During School Hike The IDF now believes that the unexploded ordnance responsible for today's deadly explosion on Ramim Ridge was a submunition…

UPDATE: Hezbollah Cluster Munition Believed Responsible for Deadly Explosion During School Hike The IDF now believes that the unexploded ordnance responsible for today's deadly explosion on Ramim Ridge was a submunition from a Hezbollah rocket fired into northern Israel during the war. According to a preliminary investigation, one of the students apparently picked up the unexploded submunition while hiking along the Naftali Mountains Forest scenic route and placed it in his backpack. Several minutes later, it detonated. During the fighting, Hezbollah fired Grad rockets carrying dozens of BRB1-type submunitions into northern Israel. These rockets scatter small explosive devices across wide areas, some of which fail to detonate on impact and can remain dangerous long afterward. The explosion killed a 15-year-old boy and injured 19 others, including two seriously and three moderately. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, including the precise origin of the munition.

At least 12 people, including children, were injured today in an explosion during a group hike in the Ramim Ridge area near the Lebanese border, according to Magen David Adom (MDA). Subsequent reports put the number of…

At least 12 people, including children, were injured today in an explosion during a group hike in the Ramim Ridge area near the Lebanese border, according to Magen David Adom (MDA). Subsequent reports put the number of casualties at 21, although MDA has not yet publicly confirmed the higher figure. The group reportedly included students and teachers hiking along the Israel National Trail. The mayor of Ma'alot told i24NEWS that the hike had received all the necessary permits and that the incident appeared to have been an accident. Initial assessments suggest that unexploded ordnance may have detonated after members of the group stepped on it. The cause has not yet been officially confirmed. MDA and IDF personnel are evacuating the injured, with helicopters dispatched to assist. Several people are reported to be seriously injured. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned visit to Samaria and returned to his office following the explosion. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu spoke with MDA Director-General Eli Bin, Education Minister Yoav Kish, and his military secretary, requesting that the injured be evacuated to hospitals as quickly as possible. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also canceled a press conference scheduled for this afternoon following the incident.