12.10.2026 18:02
Near the Lebanon-Israel border, as a result of the explosion of unexploded ordnance that a student had placed in a bag, 1 person from a school trip group died and 19 people were injured. Upon receiving news of the incident, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu interrupted the live broadcast he had started for an election broadcast.
In the area of Ramim Bridge and Pe'er lookout point near the Lebanon-Israel border, a disaster occurred. In a group of schoolchildren and teachers on a nature hike, 20 people were affected as a result of the detonation of unexploded ordnance.
ORDNANCE THE CHILD PUT IN THE BAG EXPLODED
According to initial information reflected in the Israeli press, the tragic incident occurred during a nature hike when a student placed unexploded ordnance they found into their bag. While it is assessed that the ordnance exploded in the child's bag after some time, an investigation has been launched into the incident. Magen David Adom (MDA) officials announced that 1 person whose condition was critical lost their life after the explosion. According to local news sources, 1 person lost their life in the incident, while a total of 19 people were injured, 2 seriously, 3 moderately, and 14 lightly. Authorities reported that injured people whose condition is good may also be taken to hospital as a precaution.
NETANYAHU SAID 'WE WILL BE RIGHT BACK,' COULD NOT REOPEN THE BROADCAST
During the incident, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was conducting a live broadcast to increase poll numbers ahead of the elections to be held on October 27, had to interrupt his broadcast after the news of the explosion. Learning the tragic news while answering questions from viewers, Netanyahu used the phrase 'We will be right back' before ending the broadcast, but the live broadcast was not reopened.
URGENT SUMMIT WITH TOP-LEVEL OFFICIALS
According to a statement made by the Prime Minister's Office, Benjamin Netanyahu made contact with security and health officials after the explosion that occurred near the border. It was recorded that Netanyahu spoke with MDA Chairman Eli Bin, Education Minister Yoav Kisch, and Military Secretary Major General Guy Markizeno, and continued to conduct uninterrupted situation assessments.