Education Minister Kisch Orders 48-Hour Halt on School Trips to Northern Israel

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced on Monday evening an order to halt all scheduled school trips to northern Israel for 48 hours, news outlets Walla and Srugim reported.

The decision was made following the disaster in which a teenager was killed and around 20 people were injured by an unexploded ordnance detonation on the Ramim Ridge. According to the report by Srugim, the minister determined that the sweeping suspension of activities will take effect starting Tuesday morning.

The announcement follows discussions held earlier between security authorities and the Education Ministry regarding a freeze on trips in the area. Further details have not yet been released.