Israeli Teenager Killed, Over 20 Injured by Suspected Hezbollah Bomb Near Lebanese Border
An Israeli teenager died and more than 20 individuals sustained injuries on Monday when a suspected leftover bomb, possibly from a conflict with Hezbollah three years prior, detonated while a student handled it during a hike near the Lebanese border, according to officials reported by the South China Morning Post.
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Officials stated that an Israeli teenager was killed and over 20 other people were injured on Monday due to a suspected unexploded bomb linked to Hezbollah as they were hiking close to the Lebanese border, according to the South China Morning Post.
The Israeli military, which deployed helicopters to the location, indicated that an initial assessment suggested the blast was likely caused by an unexploded munition originating from the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Israeli police reported that the explosive, which was possibly a cluster bomb from a period of fighting three years ago, detonated after a student picked it up.
Police mentioned that school administrators had authorized the outdoor trip in that area, a region that has been targeted by Hezbollah in successive engagements as Israel has conducted operations against the Iran-backed group.
Defence Minister Israel Katz expressed shared sorrow with the family of the boy who died during the excursion near the northern border and wished a rapid and complete recovery for all those hurt, noting that the incident is currently under investigation.
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