Dud Blast Disaster: Education Ministry Investigating Possible Route Deviation

The Ministry of Education announced that the hiking route where the unexploded ordnance detonated on the Ramim Ridge had been approved in advance and was not in a forbidden zone under KKL-JNF restrictions, and authorities are currently investigating whether the group deviated from the designated trail. According to Haaretz, the ministry stated that trip approval included explicit safety instructions strictly prohibiting touching ammunition or duds and requiring any findings to be reported.

Meanwhile, hospitals updated the condition of those injured in the disaster. According to Srugim and Reshet 13, two children are hospitalized in intensive care after undergoing surgery, one of whom is sedated and ventilated. Nine additional children remain hospitalized in light condition, and one injured individual was discharged overnight.