Several people were injured today (Tuesday) in varying degrees when military ordnance exploded in an open area near Metula. Israeli police opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, forces arrived at the scene, and bomb disposal experts were called in to examine the source of the explosion and the details of the case.
Israeli police opened an investigation into the circumstances of the injuries to several people following the explosion of military ordnance in an open area near the northern town of Metula. According to a police statement, a report was received about several casualties with varying degrees of injury. Following the incident, forces were dispatched to the scene, and bomb disposal experts are making their way to the location to examine the item that exploded and determine how the incident occurred. At this stage, no additional details were provided about the type of ordnance that exploded, the exact number of casualties, or their condition. It has also not been clarified whether the item was left in the area as a result of the fighting in the north.
Following the incident, police issued a warning to the public about shrapnel and interception debris that may still be found in areas around the region. “We are appealing to the public and asking them not to touch shrapnel or interception debris that may be found in the area from the fighting in the north. Upon identifying any suspicious object or unidentified item, report it to the police emergency center at 100,” the statement said.