Israeli Teenager Killed by Suspected Hezbollah Cluster Bomb on School Hike Near Lebanese Border
On Monday, a tragic incident occurred near the Lebanese border when a 15-year-old Israeli student lost his life, and over 20 others sustained injuries due to the explosion of a suspected leftover munition from Hezbollah. Israeli police reported that the blast, likely caused by a cluster bomb from three years prior, detonated when a student picked it up. The Israeli military dispatched helicopters to the area and suggested that the explosion was linked to unexploded ordnance from Hezbollah. Authorities confirmed that the school had obtained permission for the outdoor trip in a region frequently targeted in ongoing conflicts. Defence Minister Israel Katz expressed his condolences on X, wishing a swift recovery for the injured and noting that an investigation is underway.
Key facts
- A 15-year-old Israeli pupil was killed Monday by a suspected leftover Hezbollah bomb
- More than 20 other people were injured in the explosion
- The blast occurred as students hiked near the Lebanese border
- Israeli police said the explosive was likely a cluster bomb from fighting three years ago
- The device detonated in the hands of a pupil who picked it up
- The Israeli military dispatched helicopters to the scene
- Police said school authorities had received the go-ahead for the excursion
- Defence Minister Israel Katz said the incident was being investigated
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- Israel Katz
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- Israel
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