Twelve Israelis injured, four critically, in unexploded ordnance blast near northern border

At least 12 Israelis were injured, including four in critical condition, after unexploded ordnance detonated Monday afternoon near Metspe Be'er on the northern border. Emergency and rescue teams dispatched 14 ambulances and three helicopters to the scene.

Magen David Adom (MDA) reported that it received an alert about the incident at 2:53 p.m. via its 101 emergency hotline, and its crews began providing medical treatment to the wounded at the site, according to the Israeli news outlet Ynet.

Preliminary information indicated the victims were part of a group of hikers. The Israeli military sent teams to assist with the incident, including three rescue helicopters.