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Northern Israel explosion kills at least 1 person, injures 19
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- An explosion near the Lebanese border in northern Israel killed a 15-year-old boy and injured 19 others, including students and staff on a school trip; the cause is under investigation with initial suspicions pointing to unexploded ordnance.
- The blast occurred near Neot Mordechai, between Kibbutz Manara and Kibbutz Yiftach, an area with heavy Israeli military deployment amid ongoing operations targeting Hezbollah.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and National Security Minister Ben Gvir responded promptly, with Netanyahu visiting the site and Ben Gvir canceling other engagements.
- The incident highlights the continued volatility in northern Israel, where thousands of residents remain displaced due to ongoing hostilities with Hezbollah and recent military actions in southern Lebanon.
- Medical sources report some injured are in critical condition, and the explosion underscores the risks posed by extensive munitions used in the region over recent years.
