At least 20 injured in northern Israel explosion
Summary
An explosion caused by unexploded ordnance in northern Israel near the Lebanese border injured about 20 people. The blast led Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel his visit to the West Bank, and authorities are investigating the site.Key Facts
- The explosion happened on Monday morning near the communities of Kibbutz Manara, Kibbutz Yiftach, and Neot Mordechai in northern Israel.
- Approximately 20 people were injured, with eight in serious or moderate condition and others in mild condition.
- Israeli medical teams (Magen David Adom) treated the injured at the scene.
- Police from the Kiryat Shmona station secured the area.
- Bomb disposal experts are examining the site to find out more about the ordnance and how it exploded.
- The explosion was caused by unexploded ordnance, which means old military explosives that did not detonate before.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled his planned trip to the West Bank due to the incident.
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