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Four Israeli soldiers seriously injured and seven others wounded in unexploded object explosion on Mount Hermon
Four Israeli soldiers were seriously injured in an incident that took place on Mount Hermon, where they sustained severe injuries due to the explosion of an unexploded object in the area. Additionally, seven other Israeli soldiers received minor injuries in the same incident, which occurred during patrol and security operations in the highly sensitive region.
According to Israeli sources, the incident happened when the soldiers noticed an unexploded object while present on Mount Hermon, and it suddenly detonated, causing injuries to several of them and damaging military equipment. The injuries were immediately transported to hospitals for treatment, with some classified as serious. There are expectations that the condition of the injured will improve in the coming hours.
The Israeli army promptly launched an assessment of the incident, activated emergency procedures, and called in military engineering teams to handle the unexploded objects and secure the area fully. It is noteworthy that Mount Hermon is a strategically important area, known for ongoing military activity and tension. The presence of unexploded objects there is a significant challenge for Israeli forces.
No detailed official statement has been issued by Israeli authorities regarding the causes of the incident. Meanwhile, Palestinian and Israeli security forces continue efforts to prevent similar incidents, amid concerns over the recurrence of such events in the rugged, dangerous region.
