Ma’alot-Tarshiha Municipality announced that the victims of an unexploded ordnance explosion near Israel’s northern border were teachers and students from ORT Ma’alot Yeshiva.
“During an annual trip by ORT Ma’alot religious high school, a serious incident occurred a short time ago near the northern border, in which students and staff members were injured.
“Mayor Moti Ben David and municipal teams immediately headed to the scene and are coordinating with emergency, rescue and education authorities. Details of the incident and the condition of those injured are still being clarified. We are working to obtain a full picture of the situation and will provide verified updates as they become available," the municipality said.