One person was killed, reportedly a 15-year-old, and 19 others injured in an explosion involving suspected unexploded ordnance during a hike by students and teachers from Yeshivat Ma’alot (Hesder Yeshiva) in northern Israel. According to initial reports by security soldiers at the scene, one of the students reportedly placed a piece of military ordnance in his backpack. The device later exploded while the students were walking.

The blast occurred near the Pe’er observation point on Ramim Ridge, close to the Lebanese border, while the group was hiking in the area.

According to updated reports, two of the wounded are in serious condition and three are moderately injured. The remaining victims sustained lighter injuries.

Magen David Adom emergency crews treated the wounded at the scene and coordinated their evacuation to hospitals. Police bomb-disposal specialists were also dispatched to investigate the blast and check for additional unexploded ordnance.

The IDF deployed Yahalom combat engineering troops to search the area, alongside military medical teams and three Israeli Air Force helicopters to assist with evacuating casualties.

A devastating reminder: if you find military debris or suspicious ordnance, do not touch it. Move away and alert authorities immediately.

The circumstances surrounding the explosion remain under investigation. Besuros Tovos, Yeshuos and Nechamos.

20 hikers injured in EXPLOSION near Israel-Lebanon border — N12

Israeli ambulance services reported 1 dead, and multiple serious injuries at Ramim Ridge, as helicopters evacuate the wounded

The IDF says it is investigating the circumstances of the blast https://t.co/2KadwiqUjH

— RT (@RT_com) October 12, 2026