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Ordnance blast injures 20 in northern Israel near Lebanon border
An explosion caused by unexploded ordnance has left at least 20 people injured in Israel's north, in an area close to the Lebanese frontier. Emergency services responded to the incident in what appears to be an accident involving legacy munitions.
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The blast occurred in northern Israel in proximity to the border with Lebanon, according to emergency officials who attended the scene. At least 20 people sustained injuries from the explosion, which was triggered by unexploded ordnance, or UXO, in the area.
First responders and medical teams were deployed to treat the wounded. The exact circumstances surrounding how the ordnance detonated remained under investigation, though authorities indicated it was not a deliberate attack.
Undischarged munitions remain a persistent hazard in border regions across the Middle East, particularly in areas affected by past military operations. Such incidents periodically result in civilian casualties when ordnance is encountered unexpectedly during routine activities or development work.
No further details were immediately available regarding the specific location or the condition of those injured in the blast.