Jerusalem, 13 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Three victims of Monday’s explosion at Ramim Ridge in northern Israel have undergone surgery, while several children remain in Serious condition, according to updates from two hospitals treating the injured.
The explosion occurred during an annual school trip by students from the ORT Ma’alot religious high school, killing a boy approximately 14 years old and injuring dozens. The blast was reportedly caused by unexploded ordnance, possibly a cluster bomb.
The Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya reported that surgeons operated on three injured patients. Two children are in serious condition in the pediatric intensive care unit, while five others are hospitalized in pediatric surgery, including one in serious condition.
Ziv Medical Center in Safed is treating 13 victims. Two children are in intensive care in serious but stable condition following surgery; one is sedated and on a ventilator.